Brain scan study to study pain-related body signals in fibromyalgia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study uses MRI brain scans to look for body “signals” (biomarkers) that may relate to chronic pain, including fibromyalgia. It may help researchers better understand what’s going on in the brain for people with long-term pain.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 75 years old
- Be right-handed
- If you have chronic pain: your low back pain must last more than 6 months
- If you have chronic pain: your pain must average at least 4 out of 10 on a questionnaire over the last 2 weeks
- Be comfortable reading and writing questionnaires and following tasks in English
- Be able to have an MRI scan safely (no metal/pacemaker issues, and able to handle being in the scanner)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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