Can tuning forks soothe fibromyalgia pain? new study tests sound therapy

NCT ID NCT05237050

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether sound therapy using weighted tuning forks, combined with relaxation, could reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. Forty women aged 30 to 60 took part, attending three weekly sessions. Researchers compared pain levels before and after sessions between those who got sound therapy plus relaxation and those who had relaxation alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
sound therapy using weighted medical tuning forks
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help ease fibromyalgia pain and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 40 participants and no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gap Hospital

    Gap, Hautes Alpes, 5000, France

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