Electroacupuncture for fibromyalgia pain and quality of life
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether electroacupuncture can reduce fibromyalgia pain and improve quality of life. It also looks at changes in certain immune cells, which may help explain how treatments work.
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Who can take part
- You must be able to give informed consent
- You must be over 18 years old
- You must have a fibromyalgia diagnosis from a rheumatologist
- You must have widespread pain lasting more than 6 months
- If you take fibromyalgia medicines, your doses should be stable for at least 1 month before starting and stay stable during the study
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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