Social media support groups may ease loneliness in fibromyalgia

NCT ID NCT07715877

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Depression fibromyalgia Suicidal Ideation Suicide

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FIBROMYALGIA (FM) SOCIAL CONNECTION SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

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Locations

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

The Bronx, New York, 10461, United States

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