Status:

COMPLETED

Cranial Electrical Stimulation Effects on Symptoms in Persons With Fibromyalgia

Lead Sponsor:

University of Virginia

Conditions:

Fibromyalgia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of mild cranial electrical stimulation on pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, perceived stress, blood pressure, and functional status in persons wi...

Detailed Description

Central pain networks in the brain are dysregulated in persons with fibromyalgia (FM). Thus, the investigators propose that cranial electrical stimulation (CES) that works on the brain may ameliorate ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • meet the diagnostic criteria for FM established by the American College of Rheumatology
  • have initial pain level equal to or greater than 3 on a NRS 0-10
  • have stable medication use related to FM for at least 4 weeks
  • be able to read, write, and understand the English language
  • Exclusion Criteria (all participants):
  • pregnant or breastfeeding
  • epilepsy or history of seizures
  • presence of pacemakers and/or other implanted devices
  • Exclusion Criteria (subset of 12 participants who wil have fMRIs):
  • conditions that would not permit an fMRI (e.g., certain types of metal or metallic objects in body, diaphragm or intrauterine device, dermal patches, ear or eye implants, implanted electrical stimulators, artificial heart valve, implanted catheter or tube, tattoos, claustrophobia; or weight more than 275 lbs)

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    June 1 2009

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    October 1 2010

    Estimated Enrollment :

    57 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00928720

    Start Date

    June 1 2009

    End Date

    October 1 2010

    Last Update

    July 3 2018

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    University of Virginia Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies

    Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22908