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Effects of Breathing and Attention Training (BAT) on Pain Modulation
Led by University of Florida · Updated on 2025-06-08
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
257 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The hypersensitivity of fibromyalgia is associated with abnormal pain modulation within the CNS, but not with peripheral or central sensitization. Many brain areas that contribute to modulation of pain are known, but their testing is complex and expensive. Quantitative sensory testing is easier to perform and repeatable. Therefore, it will be used to evaluate the effects of Breathing Attention Training (BAT) on the hypersensitivity of FM participants. BAT is a form of mindfulness meditation shown to decrease FM symptoms and possibly pain sensitivity. We hypothesize that pain modulation of chronic pain patients is improved by BAT.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Breathing and Attention Training (BAT) on Pain Modulation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia with pain lasting more than 6 months and meeting the 1990 Research Diagnostic Criteria for FM (ACR)
- Healthy, pain-free age-matched controls without chronic pain
You will not qualify if you...
- Personal or family history of photosensitive epilepsy
- Prior history of cancer or diabetes
- Unwillingness to discontinue analgesics, hypnotics, anxiolytics, or antidepressants during the study period for at least 5 half-lives
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32610
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Research Team
M
Melyssa Godfrey
CONTACT
R
Roland Staud, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Number of Arms
2
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