Rumination may worsen mood after activity in fibromyalgia patients

NCT ID NCT03964285

First seen Jun 26, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how focusing on negative thoughts (rumination) versus distracting yourself affects your mood after physical activity in people with fibromyalgia. 47 adults with fibromyalgia took part. Researchers gave them instructions to either ruminate on their muscle tension or imagine a ship crossing the ocean, then measured changes in mood and pain. The goal was to understand if rumination makes negative feelings worse after exercise.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia rumination disorder Rumination Syndrome

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80054, France