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New treatment option for Fibromyalgia (FM)
Official title Relieving Chronic Pain: Psychosomatic Mechanisms and Psychological Interventions in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Headache
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06652724
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Pain is one of the most important manifestations of the disease state and significantly affects people\'s quality of life. According to the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP), pain is not only a sensory experience related to the activation of the somato-sensory nervous system, but also an emotional experience, resulting from the cortical and emotional processing of nociceptive signals.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- minimum age of 18 years;
- at least 5 years of education;
- FM diagnosis according to the criteria reported by Wolfe (2016) for the FM group;
- CM diagnosis according to Olesen (2018) for the CM group;
- medical certification for FM and CM diagnosis for FibroMig group.
You likely can't join if
- severe psychiatric disorders and/or cognitive impairment;
- difficulty understanding/expressing in Italian;
- history of other disorders characterized by chronic pain for FM and CM;
- history of other neurological disorders besides migraine for CM and FibroMig;
- history of other rheumatological disorders besides fibromyalgia for FM and FibroMig;
- For the healthy control group: no diagnosis of FM or CM; no severe psychiatric disorders/cognitive impairment; no or low levels of depression; no...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Rome, RM, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Rome, RM, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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