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Forest therapy tested as natural pain relief for fibromyalgia

NCT ID NCT07648563

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 drug-free approach can be a helpful addition to standard care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
forest therapy (guided nature walks with sensory exercises)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage fibromyalgia pain and reduce reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The benefit may not apply to all fibromyalgia patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * diagnosis of fibromyalgia (diagnosed by a rheumatologist according to ACR criteria) * enrolled in the pain management program at the Intensive Care Unit of Cecina Hospital * under treatment with painkillers * without mobility limitations that prevent them from taking slow, easy walks lasting approximately 2.5 hours and covering approximately 2 km, willing to self-certify their ability to walk unassisted in an obstacle-free environment * capable of understanding the purpose of the study and providing informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have not been diagnosed with fibromyalgia * Diagnosis of neoplastic disease * Pregnant women * Allergies to pollen and/or grasses and/or insect bites * Active systemic disease * Neurological disease * Degenerative disease * Infectious disease

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Anesthesia and Resuscitation Unit, Cecina Hospital - Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest

    Cecina, Italy

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