Could a simple mineral calm the stress of fibromyalgia?
NCT ID NCT03887000
First seen Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether taking magnesium can reduce stress in people with fibromyalgia, a condition marked by widespread pain and fatigue. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive magnesium or a placebo, and researchers will measure stress levels along with pain, sleep, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this mineral could be a helpful addition to managing the condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- magnesium
- What this could lead to
- If magnesium helps, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce stress and improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, and magnesium may not outperform placebo. Results will need confirmation in larger studies.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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