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EEG Biofeedback for Fibromyalgia Symptom Reduction

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What is being tested

Data Collection

Who is being recruted

Fibromyalgia+3

+ Muscular Diseases

+ Musculoskeletal Diseases

Over 18 Years
+13 Eligibility Criteria
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How is the trial designed

Treatment Study

Phase 1 & 2
Interventional
Study Start: December 2003
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Summary

Principal SponsorNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Last updated: January 27, 2026
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Study start date: December 1, 2003

Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a long-term condition that causes widespread pain in the muscles and bones, often accompanied by fatigue, sleep issues, cognitive problems, psychological distress, and difficulty performing daily tasks. Current treatments offer only partial relief, leaving many FM patients still struggling with persistent disabilities. This has led to an increased interest in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific type of electroencephalograph (EEG) biofeedback, known as Low Energy Neurofeedback System (LENS), in reducing FM symptoms. In this study, participants are randomly assigned to receive either LENS treatment or a placebo across several sessions. The treatment's effectiveness is measured using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, which assesses participants at the end of the study, as well as during follow-up visits at 3 and 6 months. The primary goal is to determine if LENS can provide significant relief from FM symptoms and improve the overall quality of life for those living with this condition.

Official TitleEffectiveness of EEG Biofeedback in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Principal SponsorNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Last updated: January 27, 2026
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Protocol

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
Design Details

40 patients to be enrolled

Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.

Treatment Study

These studies test new ways to treat a disease, condition, or health issue. The goal is to see if a new drug, therapy, or approach works better or has fewer side effects than existing options.


Eligibility

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Conditions
Criteria

Any sex

Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.

Over 18 Years

Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.

Healthy volunteers not allowed

If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.

Conditions

Pathology

FibromyalgiaMuscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesRheumatic Diseases

Criteria

5 inclusion criteria required to participate
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia with symptoms for at least 1 year

Self-report of having attention/concentration, memory, multi-tasking or other thinking difficulties

Able to read and understand English

Able to attend treatment sessions weekly and return for planned follow-ups

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8 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Psychological screening indicates psychotic, suicidal, homicidal, and/or substance abusing

Use of long-acting opioid medication taken on a continuous 24-hour dosing schedule

Current involved in litigation regarding pain condition or seeking disability

Other chronic pain condition of major significance

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Study Centers

These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.

This study has 1 location

Suspended

Oregon Health & Science University

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