Blood clues may unlock fibromyalgia and muscle loss mystery
NCT ID NCT07381348
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study looked at blood samples from 66 women to find differences in small molecules (metabolites) between those with fibromyalgia, those with both fibromyalgia and possible sarcopenia (muscle loss), and healthy women. The goal was to identify potential biomarkers that could help diagnose or understand these conditions better. No treatments were tested; this was purely an observational study to gather knowledge.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could point toward new biomarkers for diagnosing fibromyalgia and sarcopenia, potentially leading to earlier detection and better treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study (66 women) that only identifies differences in blood metabolites. It does not test any treatment, so any future applications are uncertain and require much more research.
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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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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Treatment and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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