Duloxetine Versus Placebo for Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaThe primary purpose of this study is to determine if duloxetine reduces pain severity in patients with fibromyalgia.
Eszopiclone in the Treatment of Insomnia and Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaInsomniaThe purpose is to assess the efficacy of eszopiclone for the treatment of insomnia and other symptoms of fibromyalgia. It is hypothesized that participants receiving eszopiclone will report greater improvement in total sleep time, sleep quality, pain, fatigue, physical functioning, and emotional distress than will those receiving placebo.
Study Evaluating the Potential of DVS SR to Inhibit the CYP2D6 Pathway
Depressive DisorderMajor3 moreTo evaluate the effects of multiple oral doses of desvenlafaxine sustained release (DVS SR) and paroxetine on the biotransformation of codeine to morphine in healthy subjects. To assess the safety and tolerability of DVS SR and paroxetine when coadministered with codeine to healthy subjects.
Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Serum IGF-1 in Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaHormonal Responses to Exercise in Patients With Fibromyalgia.The purpose of this study was to investigate the acute and chronic effect of whole-body vibration exercise on serum insulin-like growth factor-1 levels in women with fibromyalgia (FM). It was hypothesized that women with FM would exhibit an increase in IGF-1 following both acute and chronic WBV. Twenty-four women with FM were randomized into two groups: Vibration Group (VG) and Control Group (CG). The VG underwent a protocol with WBV exercise twice a week for a total of six weeks, whereas the CG performed the same protocol without vibratory stimulus. Both groups continued with their usual pharmacological treatment. Serum IGF-1 levels were determined using Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). To test the effect of chronic WBV, serum IGF-1 measurements were taken at baseline and at weeks 1,3, and 6 of intervention. To test the effect of acute WBV, within week 1, serum IGF-1 measurements were taken before and immediately following a session of WBV.
Study of Milnacipran Added to Pregabalin for Treatment of Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaTo evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of milnacipran when taken with another drug called pregabalin in people with fibromyalgia.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Treating Adults With Severe Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaFibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a long-term disorder that is characterized by widespread body pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Other symptoms associated with the disorder include fatigue and depression. The cause of FMS is unknown, and conventional treatments are often unsuccessful in adequately relieving pain. For people with severe, unrelenting pain, which is referred to as refractory FMS, opioid maintenance therapy may be an option, but it comes with the dangerous potential of addiction and is therefore avoided if possible. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), in which a nerve located in the neck receives electrical input, may be an option for providing pain relief. The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and effectiveness of VNS as a treatment for people with refractory FMS.
Qigong vs. Aerobic Exercise in the Treatment of Childhood Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Muscular DiseaseFibromyalgiaThis study is comparing two different exercise programs, Qi Gong (gentle stretching, and breathing) with an aerobics program (boxing and dancing) to see if children with chronic pain or fibromyalgia are able to take part in the program. We would also like to know if it is easy to take part in an exercise program. We hypothesize that children with chronic musculoskeletal pain and FM, who engage in Qigong fitness training, will be more compliant, and have an equivalent or possibly superior improvement on measures of motor function (peak power, endurance, and metabolic efficiency) compared to children given an aerobic fitness exercise program.
Study of Milnacipran for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
FibromyalgiaThe purpose of this study was to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of milnacipran at a dosage of 100 mg/day in the treatment of the fibromyalgia syndrome or the pain associate with fibromyalgia.
Ai Chi Versus Stretching in Fibromyalgia Management
FibromyalgiaThe purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy and tolerability of Ai Chi, an adaptation of Tai Chi exercise to water, with stretching on fibromyalgia symtomatology.
Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial Of Pregabalin In Patients With Fibromyalgia....
FibromyalgiaThis study, will compare pregabalin with placebo for the duration of 14 weeks to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pregabalin in patients with fibromyalgia.