Shamanism for fibromyalgia pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether core shamanism (a type of guided meditation and energy work) can help reduce pain in women with fibromyalgia. If you join, you would receive shamanic treatments up to twice a week at the study site in California.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and your average pain over the last week is at least 4 out of 10.
- You are willing to not start any new medications or treatments for fibromyalgia during the study.
- You can travel to the study site in California up to two times per week for the shamanic sessions.
- You do not have other pain-causing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, and you are not taking daily opioids or marijuana.
- You have no metal implants or serious mental health conditions that would interfere with 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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