FIBROMYALGIA

This study looks at whether slow breathing techniques can improve heart rate variability and exercise performance in women with fibromyalgia. About 159 women will be randomly assigned to different breathing methods before doing arm curls. The goal is to see if breathing patterns …

This study looks at whether applying peppermint oil to the skin can help reduce chronic pain and improve daily activities in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will also check if this treatment is cost-effective compared to standard care. About 175 adults with fibromyalgia wil…

This study compares personalized electro-acupuncture and auricular-acupuncture against usual care for treating chronic pain in 360 adults with musculoskeletal pain or fibromyalgia. Participants either receive acupuncture right away or after 12 weeks of standard care. The goal is …

This study aimed to see if a one-hour session of breathing 50% nitrous oxide (laughing gas) could reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It planned to enroll adults aged 18-75 with moderate to severe pain. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, …

This study tests whether special colored light shown to the eyes can lower pain levels in people with chronic low back pain or fibromyalgia. About 60 adults will wear a light device for 2 hours daily over 5 days. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps reduce p…

This study aimed to see if the Sana device could improve quality of life and reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It planned to compare the active device to a sham (fake) device in about 100 adults aged 18 to 65 who had fibromyalgia symptoms for at least 3 years. However, the…

This study tests whether a single session of mild electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) can temporarily reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. 92 right-handed women aged 18-65 with moderate to severe pain will receive the stimulation while researchers measure changes in pai…

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) meditation can reduce the impact of fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain and fatigue. About 40 adults with fibromyalgia will try both an active VR meditation program and a sham (fake) VR session to see which one helps mor…

This study tests whether microcurrent therapy, a treatment that uses very low-level electrical pulses, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. About 50 adults with fibromyalgia will either receive the real microcurrent treatment or a placebo devic…

This study tests a new type of talk therapy called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for people with chronic widespread pain, including fibromyalgia. Fifteen adults will track their pain, mood, sleep, and daily activities several times a day for up to 8 weeks. The goal is to see if…

This study tested an 8-week mindfulness-based yoga program for adults with fibromyalgia. Participants did yoga and breathing exercises at home with online guidance, while a control group did standard physiotherapy and walking. The goal was to see if the yoga program could reduce …

This study looks at whether cannabis oil can help reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will track pain levels, side effects, and how well patients stick to the treatment. The study includes 65 adults who have not had success with other …

This study tests a new medicine called ONO-1110 to see if it can safely reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. About 160 Japanese adults will receive either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. The main goal is to measure changes in average pain scores and watch for side effects.

This study tests whether a full-spectrum cannabis extract with different doses of CBD and THC can help women with fibromyalgia, a condition causing widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep problems. Thirty-six women aged 18 to 60 will take the extract for six months, with doses adjust…

This study tests whether virtual long-term follow-up care using Lin Health can improve daily life for people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will enroll 300 adults from Mayo Clinic's fibromyalgia clinic. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the virtual behavioral heal…

This study looks at whether supervised physical activity helps people with fibromyalgia stay active longer than just getting advice. Fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue, which can lead to less activity and worse symptoms. The study involves 330 adults with fibromyalgia who are n…

This study looks at whether light, self-paced swimming is a safe and tolerable activity for people with ME/CFS and related conditions like Long COVID and POTS. Participants will use an app to track symptoms and heart rate before and after swimming. The goal is to understand how w…

This study looks at the medical records of up to 4 million people who had physical or occupational therapy for muscle and joint problems. Researchers want to see if different ways of giving therapy lead to better recovery and value. No new treatments are tested—only existing pati…

This study looks at whether experiencing stressful or traumatic events increases the risk of developing fibromyalgia. Researchers will follow 534 adults—some with rheumatologic diseases and some healthy—for 12 months, tracking their health and experiences. The goal is to better u…

This study uses a special radioactive tracer and PET/MRI scans to track white blood cells entering the brain in people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or multiple sclerosis, as well as healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand brain inflammation in these c…

This study is translating and testing a questionnaire about sexual function in people with chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia or back pain. Researchers want to see if the Turkish version is accurate and reliable. About 170 adults in stable relationships will take the surve…

This study looks back at the medical records of 2,500 people who had thinking and memory tests before and after hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). The goal is to see if HBOT helps improve cognitive function in patients with traumatic brain injury, stroke, fibromyalgia, or age-rela…