EEG Biofeedback for Fibromyalgia Symptom Reduction
Data Collection
Fibromyalgia+3
+ Muscular Diseases
+ Musculoskeletal Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
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.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.40 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.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
Criteria
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
Oregon Health & Science University
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