Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Relieving Pain Due to Fibromyalgia
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Conditions:
Fibromyalgia
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-75 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study will determine the effectiveness of acupuncture versus a placebo in altering brain activity and relieving pain due to fibromyalgia.
Detailed Description
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common rheumatic diseases, second only to osteoarthritis. It causes chronic muscle pain and fatigue. Acupuncture functions by targeting specific nerve pathways to diffe...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- fMRI
- Has met American College of Rheumatology (1990) criteria for the diagnosis of fibromyalgia for at least 1 year
- Chronic pain more than 50% of days
- Willing to limit introduction of any new medications or treatments for fibromyalgia during the study
- Able to attend study visits up to three times weekly
- Right-handed
- Must be within driving distance of Ann Arbor, MI
- PET
- Meets fMRI inclusion criteria
- Willing to refrain from alcohol intake for 48 hours prior to PET studies
Exclusion
- fMRI
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00142597
Start Date
May 1 2005
End Date
March 1 2011
Last Update
April 13 2015
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109