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Influence of Painphysiolgy Education on the Pain Inhibition in Fibromyalgia

Primary Purpose

Fibromyalgia

Status
Completed
Phase
Early Phase 1
Locations
Belgium
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Education
Sponsored by
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Eligibility
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Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Fibromyalgia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnose fibromyalgia
  • Widespread pain
  • Dutch speaking

Sites / Locations

  • Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Diffuse noxious inhibitory control

Secondary Outcome Measures

pain pressure thresholds

Full Information

First Posted
March 6, 2009
Last Updated
July 7, 2010
Sponsor
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00857740
Brief Title
Influence of Painphysiolgy Education on the Pain Inhibition in Fibromyalgia
Official Title
Influence of Painphysiolgy Education on the Pain Inhibition in Fibromyalgia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
March 2009
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
March 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
June 2010 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
June 2010 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Name of the Sponsor
Vrije Universiteit Brussel

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether education about the neurophysiology of pain is able to improve central pain inhibition in patients with Fibromyalgia.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Fibromyalgia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Early Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
50 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Education
Intervention Description
Education about the neurophysiology of pain
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Diffuse noxious inhibitory control
Time Frame
baseline, 14 days and 3 months follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
pain pressure thresholds
Time Frame
baseline, 14 days and 3 months follow-up

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnose fibromyalgia Widespread pain Dutch speaking
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Jessica Van Oosterwijck, Doctoranda
Organizational Affiliation
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
City
Brussels
ZIP/Postal Code
1500
Country
Belgium

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