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Social media support groups may ease loneliness in fibromyalgia

NCT ID NCT07715877

Symptom relief Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether joining a private social media group with others who have fibromyalgia can improve feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, and overall well-being. Researchers analyzed data from over 1,000 adults with fibromyalgia who participated in an online support community. The goal is to see if connecting with others who share similar struggles can lead to better mental and physical health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
social media support group
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a low-cost, scalable way to reduce loneliness and hopelessness in people with fibromyalgia.
What could go wrong
This is an observational analysis of existing data, not a controlled experiment, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

1,041 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Oct 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Study participants were adults who can regularly access/use social media, who were recruited via online advertisements.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Can read and write English proficiently * Live in the USA * Carry a diagnosis of fibromyalgia Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18-years-old * Cannot read or write English proficiently * Does not live in the U.S. * Does not carry fibromyalgia diagnosis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression fibromyalgia Suicidal Ideation Suicide

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Fibromyalgia (FM) Social connection Suicidal thoughts

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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