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Support, Health, and Fibromyalgia

Launched by SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · Nov 3, 1999

Trial Information

Current as of November 03, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Fibromyalgia Health Education Program Evaluation Social Support Managed Care Quality Of Well Being

Description

Next to osteoarthritis, FMS is the most common arthritis-related disease. Symptoms include musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, morning stiffness, and sleep disturbances. Fluctuating severity, pain, and frustration with the difficulty of diagnosis and treatment lead patients to continually seek help from health care professionals. There is no known cause or cure for this disease. This study tests the effects of social support and education on the health and well-being of people with fibromyalgia (FMS). We recruited 600 adults with a confirmed diagnosis of FMS...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • * A diagnosis of fibromyalgia documented in medical records and confirmed using The American College of Rheumatology criteria for classification of FMS: (1) A history of widespread pain (pain on both sides of the body, above and below the waist, and present for at least 3 months). (2) Pain in 11 or more of 18 tender-point sites.
  • * Patient willing to attend 10 weekly meetings and 10 monthly meetings.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • * Patients who do not meet ACR criteria for FMS described above.
  • * Patients who cannot attend meetings once a week for 10 weeks and once a month for 10 months were excluded.

About San Diego State University

San Diego State University (SDSU) is a leading academic institution recognized for its commitment to research and innovation in various fields, including health sciences. With a robust infrastructure for clinical trials, SDSU engages in cutting-edge research aimed at advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care. The university fosters collaboration among interdisciplinary teams of researchers, clinicians, and students, enabling the development of novel therapeutic interventions and evidence-based practices. SDSU's dedication to ethical standards and rigorous scientific methodologies ensures that its clinical trials contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance public health outcomes.

Locations

San Diego, California, United States

People applied

Timeline

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Estimated completion

Not reported

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