Clinical trial for Fibromyalgia
Official title Brain Imaging Study on Biomarkers for Fibromyalgia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03910010
What this study is testing
What is Placebos?
An investigational inert capsule being studied as a potential treatment for fibromyalgia pain.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study is looking at how your brain and mind affect pain treatment. It aims to find signs that help doctors pick the right care for you.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have fibromyalgia (a condition causing widespread body pain).
- What's involved
- You would take part in brain imaging and tests about your thoughts and feelings. Some people would also get a pretend pain medicine to see how it works.
- Time commitment
- The study involves several visits for tests and check-ins over a set period.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug.
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 75. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Chronic pain participant
- 18-75 years of age
- Right-handed
- Meet the classification criteria of chronic low back pain (having low back pain for more than 6 months).
- At least 4/10 clinical pain on the Brief Pain Inventory Scale on average during the two weeks prior to enrollment
You likely can't join if
- History of cardiac, respiratory, or nervous system disease that may interfere with participation in the study or cause heightened potential for...
- Acute or chronic pain
- History of cardiac, respiratory, or nervous system disease that, in the investigator's judgment and by asking the participant about their comfort...
- Presence of any contraindications to MRI scanning. For example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, fear of closed spaces, pregnancy.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Chronic pain participant
- 18-75 years of age
- Right-handed
- Meet the classification criteria of chronic low back pain (having low back pain for more than 6 months).
- At least 4/10 clinical pain on the Brief Pain Inventory Scale on average during the two weeks prior to enrollment
- Comfortable completing (reading and writing) questionnaires and tasks with English language instructions Healthy participant
- 18 - 75 years of age
- Right-handed
- Comfortable completing (reading and writing) questionnaires and tasks with English language instructions
- History of cardiac, respiratory, or nervous system disease that may interfere with participation in the study or cause heightened potential for adverse outcome. For example: asthma or claustrophobia
- Acute or chronic pain
- History of cardiac, respiratory, or nervous system disease that, in the investigator's judgment and by asking the participant about their comfort level and ability, precludes participation in the study because of a...
- Presence of any contraindications to MRI scanning. For example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, fear of closed spaces, pregnancy.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
No amount is published here because ClinicalTrials.gov has no reliable field for payment or travel support. Ask the study team what's actually covered (payment for your time, travel, parking, or other study costs), and never join a trial for the compensation alone.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
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, but 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 all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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