Living With Fibromyalgia: Triggers,Subgroups, and a Cognitive-Behavioral and Interactive Technology-Based Intervention

Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial

Official title:

Living With Fibromyalgia (FM): Triggers,Clinical Subgroups, and the Effects Of A Self-Monitored Cognitive-Behavioral and Interactive Technology-Based Intervention on Clinical Subgroups

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00222690
• Other study ID #: 0505178
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: September 14, 2005
• Last updated: May 26, 2006
• Start date: June 2005
• Est. completion date: June 2006

Study information

• Verified date: September 2005
• Source: University of Pittsburgh
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Food and Drug Administration
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews to examine the personal experiences of women living with fibromyalgia. The specific aims of this study are to identify clinically relevant “triggers” of fibromyalgia symptoms and examine their impact on activity limitations and participation restrictions.

Description:

Fibromyalgia (FM) may currently be the most common rheumatic diagnosis of rheumatologists among their female patients, with 15-20% of all new rheumatology referrals meeting the 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia live through widespread musculoskeletal chronic pain, fatigue, psychological distress, and exhibit diminished physical performance due in part to the cycle of pain that adversely affect their activity participation and overall well-being.

The purpose of this prospective mixed methods study is to conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews using ethnographic techniques to examine the personal experiences of women living with fibromyalgia. The specific aims of this study are to identify clinically relevant “triggers” of fibromyalgia symptoms and examine their impact on activity limitations and participation restrictions.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 30
• Est. completion date: June 2006
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 18 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

(1)At least 18 years of age; (2) meet the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FM as diagnosed by a physician; (3) have been diagnosed with FM at least 1 year prior to admission to the study; (4) have sufficient vision, based on a functional vision test (i.e., read newsprint) to operate a computer program; (5) speak English; and (6) have a private telephone line.

Exclusion Criteria:

(1)Living beyond a 40-mile radius from the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh. (2)Disability in everyday tasks related to a diagnosis other than FM (e.g., stroke, Parkinson disease) will also be grounds for exclusion.

Study Design

Allocation: Random Sample, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Fibromyalgia
• Myofascial Pain Syndromes

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	University of Pittsburgh - Department of Occupational Therapy	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania

Sponsors (3)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
University of Pittsburgh	SHRS Research Development Fund, U.S. Department of Education

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States,