Clinical trials: Fibromyalgia, Pain
Fibromyalgia
Neuroimaging Approaches to Deconstructing Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of electro-acupuncture in pain processing on patients with fibromyalgia (FM). The investigators hypothesize that electro-acupuncture is effective for FM because it functions as a…
- Trial name
- NCT02064296
- Testing
- Needle acupuncture (Traditional Acupuncture), Laser acupuncture (Non-traditional Acupuncture)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia
Validation of a Pressure Pain Threshold Scale in Patients Diagnosed With Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
To date, there are no valid and reliable pressure pain threshold scales for use in research or clinical practice. The existing manual palpation protocols and scales have limited support in the literature and our knowledge has not…
- Trial name
- NCT02802202
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California State University, Dominguez Hills
Fibromyalgia
FIbromyalgia anD GenetIcs Subgroups (FIDGIS)
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) is characterized by widespread pain and affect 0.5 to 5 % of the general population, with a higher prevalence in women.
- Trial name
- FIDGIS (NCT04624581)
- Testing
- Electrophysiological measurement of reflex nociceptive flexion threshold (RIII reflex) using Nicolet Vicking device
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Fibromyalgia
Pain Inhibition in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Central Sensitivity Syndromes
Both patients with peripheral structural pathologies, like rheumatoid arthritis (RA)-patients, or patients with central sensitivity syndromes (CSS) suffer chronic pain.
- Conditions
- Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Trial name
- NCT01154647
- Testing
- citalopram, 1 ml 0.9 % NaCl
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Fibromyalgia
Brain Mechanisms of Juvenile Fibromyalgia
This study evaluates whether differences exist between adolescent females with juvenile-onset fibromyalgia and healthy controls in processing of pain and emotion at the neural level as assessed by functional magnetic resonance…
- Trial name
- JFM (NCT03612258)
- Testing
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Chronic Primary Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Facilitators and Barriers in Neuroscience-based Pain Education Programmes in Primary Care Physiotherapy
The new approach in pain neuroscience education (PNE) requires specific training for the physiotherapists in charge of applying it.
- Conditions
- Chronic Primary Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Fibromyalgia
- Trial name
- NCT05860816
- Testing
- Survey
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Castilla-León Health Service
Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Clinical Study on Implicit Learning, Comorbidity and Stress Vulnerability in Chronic Functional Pain
The project investigates on the role of pain avoidance, comorbidity and stress response for the development of chronic somatic and visceral pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00222209
- Testing
- Experimental heat pain model
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitätsmedizin Mannheim
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia Treatment Trial With Gabapentin and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
This study assesses the benefits of intervention with gabapentin, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or both for improvement of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- FTTGO (NCT01107574)
- Testing
- Gabapentin, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Gabapentin and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Oregon
Clinical Study - RCT
Paraspinal Stimulation in Treating MPS
To test the hypothesis that the effect of either multiple deep intramuscular stimulation therapy [(DIMMST: trigger point deep dry needling (TrP-DDN) is combined with paraspinal deep intramuscular stimulation (PDIMS) and needle…
- Trial name
- DIMMST (NCT01708343)
- Testing
- DIMMST
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Contraction
Effects of Diacutaneous Fibrolysis Over Neuromuscular Response
The study consists in evaluating the neuromuscular response of the gastrocnemious muscles before and after a diacutaneous fibrolysis over the gastrocnemious muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT03963674
- Testing
- Diacutaneous fibrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Fibromyalgia, Healthy Volunteers
Explosive Synchronization of Brain Network Activity in Chronic Pain
This project is being conducted to evaluate the impact of explosive synchronization (ES) and its treatment with non-invasive brain stimulation in fibromyalgia (FM).
- Trial name
- NCT04606095
- Testing
- EEG, Neuroimaging EEG/fMRI (Aim 1), HD-tDCS treatments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Pain Management, Fibromyalgia
Effects of Adding Motor Imagery Training to Exercise on Pain, Fibromyalgia Impact, and Kinesiophobia in Women With Fibromyalgia: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Aim: To evaluate the effects of adding motor imagery training to exercise on pain, fibromyalgia impact, and kinesiophobia in women with fibromyalgia, and compare imagery ability and kinesiophobia with healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Imagery, Psychotherapy
- Trial name
- NCT07883434
- Testing
- Motor imagery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ufuk University
Manual Therapy, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Plantar Pressures After Pressure Release of the Flexor Digitorum Brevis Muscle Versus a Non-emission Laser.
In this study we will test the effects of pressure release on the Flexor digitorum brevis muscle on the plantar pressures variables using a pressure platform.
- Conditions
- Manual Therapy, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Foot, Flat Foot
- Trial name
- NCT06499545
- Testing
- Pressure release, Non emision Laser
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayuben Private Clinic
Fibromyalgia
Relationships of Affect and Neuroinflammation With Clinical Pain in Veterans With Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain condition that disproportionately impacts Veterans. Individuals diagnosed with FM patients experience lower self-esteem and positive affect, as well as greater levels of depression, anxiety…
- Trial name
- RAN (NCT06574165)
- Testing
- Moderate Intensity Continuous Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gastrointestinal Diseases, Chronic Pain
Web-Based Survey of Pain, Stress and Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The investigators are inviting people with fibromyalgia, IBS, interstitial cystitis, chronic pain, and other chronic and recurring conditions to sign up and participate in a year-long Internet-based survey to study the…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Diseases, Chronic Pain, Stress, Anxiety
- Trial name
- PROCAIM (NCT00740233)
- Volunteers
- 2,300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Myofacial Pain Syndromes
EFFECT OF MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME
Objectives: To investigate the effects of myofascial release therapy (MRT) on pain, number of trigger points (TP), pressure pain threshold (PPT), cervical range of motion (ROM), neck disability, and quality of life in the neck…
- Trial name
- NCT06498466
- Testing
- myofascial release
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ufuk University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Healthy
Imaging Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is highly prevalent in the community. It is primarily diagnosed using patient self reports and physical examination, which lack reliability, sensitivity and specificity and does not provide insights…
- Trial name
- NCT06060925
- Testing
- Ultrasound imaging, Bioimpedance spectroscopy, Electromyography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Skeletal Muscle Contractility, Self-reported Pain and Tissue Sensitivity in Females With Neck/Shoulder Pain and Trapezius MFTrPs
In relation to Myofascial Triggerpoints (MFTrPs) of the upper Trapezius, this study will explore muscle contractility characteristics, the occurrence of post-intervention muscle soreness and the effect of dry needling on muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT01710735
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia
Chronic Pain, Couples, & Physical Activity
Chronic pain affects more than 50 million adults in the United States and is estimated to cost the nation more than $560 billion dollars each year.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip
- Trial name
- NCT04077164
- Testing
- No intervention, observational only.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Illinois Institute of Technology
Fibromyalgia
Pain Management Techniques for Fibromyalgia
Pain management techniques may influence how the brain processes pain and may help patients with fibromyalgia (FM), a chronic pain condition. This study will train patients with FM to use pain management techniques.
- Trial name
- NCT00086060
- Testing
- Exercise regimen, Relaxation training, Standard Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan