Oxygen therapy shows promise for fibromyalgia pain relief
NCT ID NCT03325959
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) could reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia, compared to standard medications like Cymbalta or Lyrica. Seventy-six adults with fibromyalgia and a history of physical trauma took part. The goal was to see if this non-drug approach could offer a new way to manage symptoms.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a non-drug option to ease fibromyalgia pain and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 76 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy is time-consuming and not widely available.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Ẕerifin, 70300, Israel
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