Status:

COMPLETED

Effectiveness of Brainwave Biofeedback in the Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Lead Sponsor:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

Conditions:

Fibromyalgia

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a new form of brainwave biofeedback is effective in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Detailed Description

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder that involves chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain typically accompanied by fatigue, disordered sleep, cognitive complaints, psychological distress, and impa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • Diagnosis of fibromyalgia with symptoms for at least 1 year
  • Self-report of having attention/concentration, memory, multi-tasking or other thinking difficulties
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Able to attend treatment sessions weekly and return for planned follow-ups
  • Appropriate balance of average delta (\<4 Hertz) EEG waveband and alpha (approximately 4-8 Hertz) EEG waveband amplitude on LENS screening (to be determined by study personnel);
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Other chronic pain condition of major significance
  • Current chronic viral infection
  • Current other unstable medical condition
  • History of spinal, including neck, surgery
  • Psychological screening indicates psychotic, suicidal, homicidal, and/or substance abusing
  • Use of long-acting opioid medication taken on a continuous 24-hour dosing schedule
  • Current involved in litigation regarding pain condition or seeking disability
  • History of electroconvulsive therapy

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    December 1 2003

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    End Date :

    May 1 2006

    Estimated Enrollment :

    40 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00080184

    Start Date

    December 1 2003

    End Date

    May 1 2006

    Last Update

    August 18 2006

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    Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, United States, 97239-3098