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Endless bad news may worsen fibromyalgia pain, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07092462

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Uşak University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 173 adults with fibromyalgia to see if doomscrolling—constantly reading negative news online—and social media addiction are linked to worse symptoms. Participants completed surveys about their social media habits, fear of missing out, and fibromyalgia-related disability. The goal is to understand how digital behaviors might impact chronic pain and well-being.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to
If the study finds a link, it could point toward ways to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms by changing social media habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. It can only show associations, not cause and effect, and results may not apply to all fibromyalgia patients.

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Study facts

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Participants

173 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

* The sample will consist of patients diagnosed with "Fibromyalgia" who are under the follow-up of Uşak Training and Research Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. * A small control group of 50 participants will be included in the study. To minimise confounding factors, healthy subjects will be matched with controls demographically (age, gender and education).

Ages

18 to 49 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being within the 18-49 age group (based on date of birth). * Not practising any regular sport or exercise. * Not having any chronic health problems or physical disabilities. * Volunteering to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * The presence of diagnosed neurological diseases that may adversely affect quality of life (similar to MS or migraine). * The presence of diagnosed psychiatric diseases that may adversely affect quality of life (similar to depression or OCD). * The presence of diagnosed rheumatological diseases that may adversely affect quality of life (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis). * Not using a smartphone as part of one's lifestyle (i.e. not using applications).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia Internet Addiction Disorder Parasomnias

As listed by the trial registrant

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Fibromyalgia Social media addiction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Usak University

    Uşak, 64200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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