Mindfulness meditation plus cognitive training for fibromyalgia pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding mindfulness meditation to cognitive behavioral training helps reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. It focuses on a specific group of women with fibromyalgia who meet certain age and weight criteria.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by your doctor.
- You must have had widespread pain for at least 3 months and tenderness in at least 11 of 18 specific tender points.
- You must be between 30 and 40 years old.
- You must be female.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be between 25 and 30.
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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