FIBROMYALGIA (FM)

This study tested whether taking a daily probiotic blend for 12 weeks could reduce pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues in women with fibromyalgia. 97 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the probiotic or a placebo. The goal was to see if improving gut bacteria co…

This study tested whether aerobic dance exercises can help women with fibromyalgia feel better and function better in daily life. 44 women with fibromyalgia took part, comparing dance exercises to standard postural exercises. The goal was to see if dancing could reduce pain, impr…

This study tested a non-invasive device that sends mild electrical pulses to the ear to stimulate the vagus nerve, which helps control pain and stress. Thirty adults with fibromyalgia used the device or a placebo for 30 minutes daily, five days a week, for four weeks. Researchers…

This study looked at how lifestyle factors like diet, sleep, exercise, stress, smoking, and alcohol relate to pain in 20 women with fibromyalgia. Participants wore a Fitbit, logged food, answered questionnaires, and had pain sensitivity tests and blood draws. The goal was to see …

This study checked vitamin B12 and folate levels in 104 fibromyalgia patients before and after they started antiepileptic drugs. Researchers wanted to see if these medications, which can cause vitamin deficiencies in epilepsy patients, have the same effect in fibromyalgia. The go…

This study looked at whether people with fibromyalgia have early, hidden changes in heart function. Researchers used a special ultrasound technique called global longitudinal strain (GLS) to measure heart muscle movement in 59 fibromyalgia patients and 59 healthy volunteers. The …