Status:
UNKNOWN
Trial of Acupuncture in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Lead Sponsor:
Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro Hospital
Conditions:
Fibromyalgia
Diffuse Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and depression. It affects population at a socioeconomically active age and represents a burden f...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia
- elementary school
- drug treatment for at least 30 days (if any)
Exclusion
- disabling mental condition
- other rheumatic conditions
- other chronic medical conditions with musculoskeletal symptoms
- pregnancy
- conditions that impair walking
- conditions that impair weekly consultations
- acupuncture treatment in the twelve-month period prior to enrollment
- diabetes mellitus
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01189994
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
September 6 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Santa Casa da Misericordia do Rio de Janeiro Hospital; Instituto de Acupuntura do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil