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Aug 12, 10 06:56AMFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is characterized by the presence of widespread pain, chronic fatigue and typical sleep disturbances. The purpose of the current study is to investigate the nature of sleep disturbance in FMS, using a novel technology. Peripheral arterial tonometry is a method by which peripheral arterial tone is measured non - invasively using in an ambulatory...Location: Tel Aviv Sourasky medical center Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Aug 12, 10 08:21AMThis study assesses the benefits of intervention with gabapentin, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine or both for improvement of the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. This study also seeks to determine whether these treatments will decrease the number and severity of tender points, improve structure, function and the overall pain level of each patient from the baseline of the stu...Location: Touro University College of Osteoapathic Medicine Status: Completed» Read more
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Aug 23, 10 12:12PMThe purpose of this study is to determine whether persons treated with a low-intensity, noninvasive form of cortical electrical stimulation experience a reduction in symptoms of fibromyalgia different than persons receiving a sham treatment. Outcome measures include reduction in patient pain levels and improvement in sleep measures.Location: McLaren Regional Medical Center Status: Completed» Read more
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Sep 16, 10 12:10PMThe prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome in the Israeli population is of importance fro planning resource allocation of medical expenditure as well as for identifying demographic and ethnic differences of this unique population compared with other western samples. In the current study the investigators aim at estimating the prevalence of fibromyalgia in this population. F...Location: Tel Aviv SOurasky Medical center Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Nov 04, 10 08:00AMFibromyalgia is a condition of chronic widespread pain, sleep disturbance and fatigue. Most of the patients with fibromyalgia complain of either non-restorative sleep or complaints of disturbed sleep due to pain. The proposed study is aimed at examining the effects of milnacipran on sleep disturbance in patients with fibromyalgia. The study is randomized, double-blind, p...Location: Cleveland Sleep Research Center Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Men With Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread Pain - Effect of Exercise on Symptoms and Body FunctionsJan 19, 11 07:00AMA controlled randomised trial (CRT). 60 men who fulfil the ACR-criteria for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread Pain (Wolfe 1990) participate in the study. The main objective of the study is to compare the effect of a graded strength training program and a low intensive pool exercise program.Location: Sjukgymnastik Primärvård Rosenhäll Status: Completed» Read more
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Feb 02, 11 08:00AMThe investigators want to study the effects of milnacipran treatment on neurotransmitter release in fibromyalgia.Location: UCSD Medical Center, La Jolla Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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Mar 25, 11 07:10AMA correlation between increased norepinephrine concentration in the central nervous system (CNS) and a decrease in fibromyalgia pain has been suggested in clinical studies. Therefore, as a pro-drug of norepinephrine, droxidopa could potentially benefit fibromyalgia patients by reducing pain as a result of increasing CNS levels of norepinephrine. As this benefit is presu...Location: Rheumatology Department; Barnsley Hospital NHS ... Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Jul 12, 11 08:00AMThe study's primary objective is to evaluate the effect of intravenous lidocaine on pain and plasma interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-6 (IL-6) and substance P in patients with fibromyalgia. As secondary objectives: evaluate the clinical manifestations, and plasma concentration of lidocaine.Location: Federal Unifesrity of Sao Paulo Status: Recruiting» Read more
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Aug 19, 11 07:10AMThe investigators will conduct a large randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of Tai Chi mind-body exercise and standard-of-care aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia. In addition, the investigators will determine the optimal frequency and duration of a Tai Chi intervention for short and long-term effectiveness.Location: Tufts Medical Center Status: Not yet recruiting» Read more
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