Fibromyalgia and small fiber nerve study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether people with fibromyalgia or long-term chronic pain have damage to the small nerve fibers in their skin. Understanding this could help develop better treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have had chronic pain for at least 6 months that is at least moderate (pain level 4 or higher out of 10)
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or have a type of chronic pain that is not caused by nerve damage or tissue injury
- You are not currently taking pain medications, or your pain medications have been steady for at least 2 weeks
- You do not have other conditions that can cause nerve damage, such as diabetes, autoimmune disease, or heavy alcohol use
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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