Acupuncture for opioid pain relief in fibromyalgia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether getting real acupuncture helps people with fibromyalgia who are already taking daily opioid pain medicine, compared to fake acupuncture (sham). The goal is to see if acupuncture can improve pain and reduce the need for opioids.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have had fibromyalgia for more than 6 months
- You take opioid pain medicine (like Norco, Percocet, or morphine) every day
- Your pain level is at least a 5 out of 10 (moderate to severe)
- You do not have a substance use disorder, bipolar disorder, psychosis, or suicidal thoughts
- You have not tried acupuncture in the last 6 months
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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