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Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial in Charlestown, MA

Access cutting-edge fibromyalgia treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Charlestown. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

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All study-related fibromyalgia treatment provided free

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Charlestown

    Convenient for MA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Charlestown site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Fibromyalgia Study in Charlestown

This study will evaluate the impact of a novel non-pharmacological multimodal therapy, a type of approach known to improve pain outcomes and recommended by the Institute of Medicine report for chronic pain management. This study design will also allow the investigators to evaluate a neural model supporting therapeutic alliance for pain outcomes for fibromyalgia.

Sponsor: Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Meet traditional American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FM as well as the more recent Wolfe et al 2011 criteria
Are on stable doses of medication for 30 days prior to entering the study and agree not to change medications or dosages during the trial
Ability to fully understand and consent to study procedures
Baseline pain intensity of at least 4/10
Pain duration of at least 6 months

Exclusion Criteria

Any longer period of work experience involving pain treatment, pain rehabilitation etc.
Presence of any illness that is judged to interfere with the trial. For example: psychiatric disorder according to the DSM-IV manual
Presence of any contraindications to fMRI scanning. For example: cardiac pacemaker, metal implants, fear of closed spaces, pregnancy.
History of significant head injury
Inability to respond accurately to the pain-relieving intervention in the behavioral part of the experiment, indicating a lack of response to the expectancy manipulation. If the healthy volunteer or clinician is not a responder to the behavioral expectancy induction he or she will be excluded.
Unwillingness to receive brief experimental pain.
Leg pain or health issues that may interfere with the study procedures.
Comorbid acute pain condition
Comorbid chronic pain condition that is rated by the subject as more painful than fibromyalgia
Current use of opioid analgesics
Concurrent inflammatory or autoimmune disease
Documented peripheral neuropathy
Any psychiatric disorder involving a history of psychosis (e. g schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe personality disorders)
History of anxiety disorders or significant anxiety symptoms interfering with fMRI procedures (e.g., panic)
Psychiatric hospitalization in the past 6 months
Unwillingness to withhold from consuming marijuana 12 hours prior to scans
Unwillingness to withhold from consuming nicotine 4 hours prior to scans
Any impairment, activity or situation that in the judgment of the Study Coordinator or Principal Investigator would prevent satisfactory completion of the study protocol.
Is an actual clinical patient of the clinician subject
Recent history of formal meditation-based training

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Charlestown?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06157866) has an active research site in Charlestown, MA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Fibromyalgia Treatment Options in Charlestown, MA

If you're searching for fibromyalgia treatment options in Charlestown, MA, this clinical trial (NCT06157866) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Charlestown research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced fibromyalgia specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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