Fibromyalgia

This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement, Bifidobacterium adolescentis PRL2019, can reduce pain in young people aged 9 to 25 with juvenile fibromyalgia, a condition marked by widespread musculoskeletal pain. Participants will take the probiotic or a placebo for 12 we…

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are testing whether daily exposure to S-cone stimulating colored light can reduce pain severity and pain sensitivity in adults with fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain and fatigue. Participants use programmed ligh…

Researchers are testing whether a single session of connective tissue massage on the back can immediately reduce pressure pain sensitivity in women with fibromyalgia. The trial will measure pain thresholds at the trapezius, lower back, and shin before and after the massage, compa…

This trial tests whether a daily oral cannabis extract with a 5:1 CBD-to-THC ratio can reduce chronic pain in women aged 45 to 80 who haven't found relief from standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo in a crossover design, allowing …

This study tests a new program called Empowered Relief for Caregivers (ER-CY), a single two-hour online class for caregivers of children and teens with chronic pain. Up to 80 caregivers will take the class and complete surveys and interviews over three months. The goal is to see …

This trial tests whether a daily supplement containing curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black pepper) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the active supplement or a placebo for…

This trial tests whether adding mandala coloring sessions to usual care can reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep troubles in adults with fibromyalgia. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to either eight supervised coloring sessions over four weeks or to continue their routine…

This trial tests whether a wearable device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce pain and PTSD symptoms in veterans who have both conditions. Participants receive six sessions of a brief PTSD therapy along with either active or sham stimulation over fo…

This trial tests whether pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) — a brief psychological treatment that combines education, cognitive restructuring, and body-focused techniques — can reduce chronic pain. Adults with persistent pain lasting over three months are randomly assigned to full …

This study investigates whether major ozone autohemotherapy — a procedure where a small amount of blood is mixed with ozone and returned to the body — can improve pain, fatigue, sleep, and muscle health in women with fibromyalgia. Sixty participants will receive either exercise a…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision system can help people with fibromyalgia perform effective exercise at home. Participants use a smartphone or tablet app that watches their movements and gives real-time feedback, with or without added r…

This study tests a self-guided digital psychology app, called Manage My Pain, along with weekly email reminders, for people with fibromyalgia or chronic pelvic pain who are on a waitlist for specialized pain care. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and acceptable, an…

This study will test whether guided walks in a forest can reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life in 70 adults with fibromyalgia. Participants will take slow, sensory-focused walks in nature, while researchers measure pain levels and medication use. The goal is to see if …

This study looks at whether semi-permanent ear acupuncture can help women with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve how their nervous system works. Thirty women aged 35 to 64 will get weekly treatments for five weeks. Researchers will measure pain sensitivity and heart rate ch…

This study tests a hands-on technique called manual diaphragmatic release in 60 women with fibromyalgia who are not very active. The goal is to see if it improves exercise capacity, breathing muscle strength, symptoms, and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned t…

This study will test whether sensory motor training for neck muscles, combined with nerve gliding exercises, can improve hand grip strength in 50 post-menopausal women with fibromyalgia-related neck pain. Participants will do laser-guided neck movements and nerve stretches for fo…

This study looks at whether adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to a standard lidocaine injection can provide better pain relief for people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing muscle pain and trigger points. Thirty adults will be randomly assigned to receive ei…

This study tests whether a safe electrical stimulation device placed on the ear (taVNS) can relieve chronic pain in people with fibromyalgia. Sixty participants will use the device twice daily for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, mood, and daily function to s…

This study tests whether a stronger laser (high-intensity) works better than a standard low-level laser for reducing pain and improving jaw movement in people with chronic jaw muscle pain. Forty adults will receive 12 laser sessions over one month and be followed for six months. …

This study tests whether combining virtual reality with motor imagery exercises can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either conventional exercise alone or conventional exercise …

This study will test whether different diets—a very low-calorie ketogenic diet, a Mediterranean diet, or a Mediterranean diet with added probiotics—can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with fibromyalgia who are overweight or mildly obese. Researchers will track pa…

This study tests whether a supplement called FibroThol (containing 2-Aticyto Complex and D-ribose) can help reduce pain and other symptoms in people with fibromyalgia. About 200 adults aged 18 to 65 who have had fibromyalgia for at least a year and are already on standard medicat…

This study compares two drugs, gabapentin and oxcarbazepine, for treating chronic nerve pain in children aged 8 to 18. Sixty participants will receive one drug or the other in a blinded fashion, with the option to switch if pain doesn't improve. The goal is to see which drug redu…

This study tests whether a device called Lymphatic Enhancement Technology (LET) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Forty participants will receive either active or sham LET treatments once a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure change…

This study looks at whether adding special brain exercises to online Pilates classes can improve memory, attention, and pain in women with fibromyalgia. Thirty women will do Pilates twice a week for 8 weeks, with some also doing kinesthetic brain exercises. Researchers will measu…

This study tests whether adding tizanidine (a muscle relaxant) to pregabalin (a standard pain drug) works better than pregabalin alone for fibromyalgia pain. About 164 adults with daily pain will be followed for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the combination reduces pain and imp…

This study tests whether combining high-intensity interval training (HIIT) with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in women with fibromyalgia. Forty women will be assigned to HIIT plus real tDCS, HIIT plus a sham device, …

This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise, called inspiratory muscle training, can improve the body's stress response and reduce symptoms like pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in women with fibromyalgia. Fifty-one women will be randomly assigned to real training, a sh…

This pilot study will test if the Nerivio device, a wearable armband that stimulates nerves to help the brain reduce pain, can improve symptoms in 40 children aged 8-18 with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS). Half the participants will use the device every other day …

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear to see if it can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will enroll 152 adults with fibromyalgia to measure changes in pain severity. The approach is portable, safe, and lo…

This study investigates whether adults with plaque psoriasis are more likely to have fibromyalgia and central sensitization—a condition where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain—compared to healthy people. Researchers will compare 55 psoriasis patients with 55 mat…

This study looks at how women with fibromyalgia experience pain, focusing on the brain's ability to control pain signals. Researchers will measure pain thresholds and responses to repeated stimuli in 82 participants. The goal is to better understand the condition, not to test a n…

This study looks at how resilience and pain sensitivity influence physical function in people with fibromyalgia compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers will measure walking distance using a 6-minute walk test and compare it to self-reported resilience scores. No treatment is …

This study explores whether a noninvasive technique called transcranial electrical stimulation can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Participants receive daily sessions of mild electrical pulses to the scalp over four weeks, targeting different …

This study will check how often people with ADHD also have fibromyalgia, and vice versa. Researchers will collect blood and urine samples from 100 adults to look for shared biological markers. The goal is to better understand why these two conditions often occur together.

This study looks at how whole-body heat therapy (hyperthermia) changes body temperature, pain sensitivity, and pain during movement in 60 people—half with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia) and half healthy. Participants will receive six heat sessions over three weeks. T…

This study tests whether green light therapy can reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia by calming brain inflammation. Researchers will use brain scans and spinal fluid tests to see how the light affects pain pathways. The trial involves 70 adults with moderate to severe pain wh…

This study uses artificial intelligence to understand how sleep quality, fatigue, and emotional well-being affect the severity of fibromyalgia. Researchers will collect data from 150 adults with fibromyalgia through questionnaires. The goal is to build a model that predicts disea…

This study will compare women with fibromyalgia to healthy women to see how their symptoms, mental health, sleep, eating habits, and stomach issues differ. Researchers will use questionnaires and surveys to gather information from 80 women. The goal is to better understand the ma…

This study looks at how being sedentary versus active affects people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will compare 66 adults on body awareness, breathing strength, fear of movement, pain sensitivity, daily function, and sleep quality. The goal is to understand how inactivity may wo…

This study looks at whether virtual reality (VR) versions of two common mobility tests—the five times sit-to-stand test and the timed up and go test—are valid and reliable for women with fibromyalgia. Researchers will enroll 51 women aged 30-60 and compare VR-based results to sta…

This study will check how often fibromyalgia occurs in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and how pain relates to mood and insulin resistance. About 140 women aged 18-40 with PCOS and a healthy control group will answer questionnaires and have pain thresholds measured. T…