Clinical trial for Fibromyalgia
Official title Cognitive Training to Enhance Brain Concordance During Acupuncture
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06157866
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether this non‑drug therapy can improve pain and change brain activity in fibromyalgia.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
- What's involved
- Participants will take part in cognitive training sessions together with acupuncture treatments and undergo related assessments.
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 65
You may be able to join if
- Meet traditional American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FM as well as the more recent Wolfe et al 2011 criteria
- Are on stable doses of medication for 30 days prior to entering the study and agree not to change medications or dosages during the trial
- Ability to fully understand and consent to study procedures
- Baseline pain intensity of at least 4/10
- Pain duration of at least 6 months
You likely can't join if
- Any longer period of work experience involving pain treatment, pain rehabilitation etc.
- Presence of any illness that is judged to interfere with the trial. For example: psychiatric disorder according to the DSM-IV manual
- Presence of any contraindications to fMRI scanning. For example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, fear of closed spaces, pregnancy.
- History of significant head injury
- Inability to respond accurately to the pain-relieving intervention in the behavioral part of the experiment, indicating a lack of response to the...
- Unwillingness to receive brief experimental pain.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Meet traditional American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FM as well as the more recent Wolfe et al 2011 criteria
- Are on stable doses of medication for 30 days prior to entering the study and agree not to change medications or dosages during the trial
- Ability to fully understand and consent to study procedures
- Baseline pain intensity of at least 4/10
- Pain duration of at least 6 months
- Any longer period of work experience involving pain treatment, pain rehabilitation etc.
- Presence of any illness that is judged to interfere with the trial. For example: psychiatric disorder according to the DSM-IV manual
- Presence of any contraindications to fMRI scanning. For example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, fear of closed spaces, pregnancy.
- History of significant head injury
- Inability to respond accurately to the pain-relieving intervention in the behavioral part of the experiment, indicating a lack of response to the expectancy manipulation.
- Unwillingness to receive brief experimental pain.
- Leg pain or health issues that may interfere with the study procedures.
- Comorbid acute pain condition
- Comorbid chronic pain condition that is rated by the subject as more painful than fibromyalgia
- Current use of opioid analgesics
- Concurrent inflammatory or autoimmune disease
- Documented peripheral neuropathy
- Pregnant
- Any psychiatric disorder involving a history of psychosis (e. g schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe personality disorders)
- History of anxiety disorders or significant anxiety symptoms interfering with fMRI procedures (e.g., panic)
- Psychiatric hospitalization in the past 6 months
- Unwillingness to withhold from consuming marijuana 12 hours prior to scans
- Unwillingness to withhold from consuming nicotine 4 hours prior to scans
- Any impairment, activity or situation that in the judgment of the Study Coordinator or Principal Investigator would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol.
- Is an actual clinical patient of the clinician subject
- Recent history of formal meditation-based training
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States
- Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States
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, 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 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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