Can a smartphone app ease fibromyalgia pain? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT07032519
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed pilot study tested whether a smartphone app teaching mindfulness could help people with fibromyalgia. Fifty-four adults used the app daily for pain tracking and weekly for mindfulness lessons, while a control group only tracked symptoms. The goal was to see if the app was feasible and might reduce pain interference, sleep problems, and emotional distress. Results will guide a larger future trial.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
mindfulness intervention delivered via smartphone app
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a low-cost, accessible way to help people with fibromyalgia manage pain and improve daily life.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply widely. The app may not reduce pain more than simply tracking symptoms.
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Conditions
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Locations
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The Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Anesthesiology
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States