Clinical trials
Fibromyalgia clinical trials
Below are recruiting fibromyalgia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 142 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06424041Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Fecal transplant for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests whether transferring healthy gut bacteria from a donor can reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. You would first take antibiotics and laxatives to prepare your gut, then receive the transplant through a colonoscopy.
Haifa, NorthAges 18–75 - NCT06415591Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia in veterans
This trial tests whether a mild ear nerve stimulation device can reduce pain for veterans with fibromyalgia. It also looks at how the brain changes with treatment using MRI scans for some participants.
Decatur, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06250491Recruiting
Deep rTMS for Nerve Pain or Fibromyalgia
This study is testing a special type of brain stimulation (deep rTMS) for people with long-term nerve pain or fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if it can help reduce pain that hasn't gotten better with usual treatments.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18–80 - NCT06135753Recruiting
Mind-Body Treatment for Fibromyalgia
This study tests a mind-body (psychosomatic) approach for people with fibromyalgia to see if it can help manage symptoms. It is not a medication trial, but a psychological treatment program.
Florence, Italia/FirenzeAges 18 years+ - NCT06066853RecruitingEarly Phase 1
MDMA plus therapy for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests whether MDMA (a drug sometimes called 'ecstasy') can help people with fibromyalgia when used alongside therapy sessions. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and improves quality of life.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 21–65 - NCT06009159Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests if a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. It is a potential treatment option for those who have had persistent pain for at least three months.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05962437Recruiting
Smartphone app for fibromyalgia pain management
This trial tests a smartphone app that teaches you skills to cope with fibromyalgia pain and improve your quality of life. It's based on a type of therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) that helps you accept pain and live a fuller life.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–70 - NCT05900466RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin for fibromyalgia symptom relief
This study tests whether metformin, a diabetes medicine, can reduce fibromyalgia symptoms. If you have fibromyalgia and can take pills safely, you may be able to join and help answer whether metformin can help.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–75 - NCT04504721Enrolling by invitation
Light therapy for fibromyalgia using blue-enriched white light
This study tests whether a specific type of light (blue-enriched white light) can reduce symptoms of fibromyalgia. It may help people feel better by changing how the body responds to light.
TaipeiAges 20–64 - NCT07785362Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for teens with fibromyalgia or chronic pain
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to see if it can reduce pain in teenagers and young adults with fibromyalgia or other long-lasting muscle and bone pain that hasn't responded to usual treatments. It aims to help calm overactive pain signals in the brain.
Genova, GEAges 10–21 - NCT07693998Enrolling by invitation
Pain education class for fibromyalgia or chronic back pain
This trial tests a class to help people with fibromyalgia or chronic low back pain learn about their pain and how to manage it. It might help you feel better and understand your pain.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07663604Enrolling by invitation
Pain experience in fibromyalgia
This study looks at how women with fibromyalgia experience pain. It aims to better understand their pain to help improve care.
Denizli, ŞirnakAges 18 years+ - NCT07602595Recruiting
Understanding pain after childhood rheumatic disease or surgery
This study helps researchers learn how young adults (ages 14–26) who had rheumatic disease or orthopedic surgery as children experience pain over time. By understanding your story, the study may help doctors better support others facing similar challenges.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–26 - NCT06339957Recruiting
Rheumatology diet study for arthritis and related conditions
This study looks at how diet affects people with different types of arthritis and related autoimmune conditions. If you are a UCF Health patient between 18 and 65, you may be able to help researchers learn more about which foods help or worsen symptoms.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07536672Enrolling by invitation
Understanding Pain and Sexual Health in Chronic Pain
This study helps develop a questionnaire (survey) that measures how chronic pain affects sexual health and relationships. If you have long-term pain and a stable relationship, your feedback could help doctors better understand and support patients like you.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06320262Recruiting
Wet cupping (Hijama) for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests whether wet cupping (Hijama) can help reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. It is for women who have had moderate to severe pain and have not taken certain pain medications in the past year.
CairoAges 18–55 - NCT07423377Recruiting
Vibration device for fibromyalgia pain
This trial tests if a device that delivers small vibrations to your ear can help reduce pain from fibromyalgia. You'll use the device as directed and answer online questions about your pain before and after.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06825650Recruiting
Turkish adaptation of a pain questionnaire
This study aims to adapt a questionnaire about pain into Turkish and check if it works well. Researchers want to see if the questions are understandable and reliable for people with certain types of pain.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18 years+ - NCT07358754Recruiting
S100B and BDNF levels in fibromyalgia
This trial measures two brain-related proteins (S100B and BDNF) in women with fibromyalgia compared to healthy women. It aims to find out if these proteins are linked to fibromyalgia symptoms, which could lead to better understanding or new treatments.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT06289114Recruiting
Can physical activity predict treatment success in rheumatoid arthritis?
This study tests if measuring your physical activity over a short time can help predict how well a new biologic medication will work for your rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to find a simple way to see if the treatment is helping.
EsbjergAges 18 years+ - NCT07281651Recruiting
Understanding pain sensitivity in knee pain and fibromyalgia
This study looks at how the brain and nerves process pain in people with knee pain or fibromyalgia. It compares them to pain-free people to understand differences in muscle signals.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 40 years+ - NCT07245303Recruiting
How Light Affects Pain in Chronic Pain
This study looks at how different kinds of light might change pain levels in people with chronic widespread pain, like fibromyalgia. By using brain scans (MRI), researchers hope to find new ways to manage pain without medication.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07212829Recruiting
Brain stimulation during exercise for chronic pain
This trial tests whether adding gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) to exercise can help people with chronic widespread pain (like fibromyalgia). It aims to see if this combination reduces pain better than exercise alone.
JetteAges 18–70 - NCT07203339Recruiting
Home brain stimulation vs. duloxetine for fibromyalgia pain
This trial compares a non-invasive, at-home brain stimulation technique (tDCS) to the medication duloxetine for treating fibromyalgia pain. It aims to see if the brain stimulation works as well as the drug.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for fibromyalgia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 142 recruiting fibromyalgia studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a fibromyalgia trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a fibromyalgia trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.