Gentle neck release for fibromyalgia pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle hands-on technique called suboccipital release can help ease fibromyalgia pain. It’s for women aged 20–45 with a stable fibromyalgia diagnosis who do not have certain other conditions or use strong pain medications.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (using 2016 criteria) with steady symptoms for at least 3 months.
- You do not have lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme disease, or other autoimmune disorders.
- You do not use strong painkillers (opioids), benzodiazepines, cannabis, or alcohol/drugs. You may use acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have no other pain conditions besides fibromyalgia.
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