Participants needed for Fibromyalgia treatment study

Researchers at Wayne State University and the University of Michigan are seeking adults who have fibromyalgia (FM) for a research study on pain and stress management. This study is funded by the National Institutes of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, and Skin Diseases (NIAMS).

The purpose of the study is to compare three behavioral interventions to improve pain and functioning in people with FM, and to determine which people are most likely to benefit from each intervention. These interventions focus on one of three topics: stress and emotions, thoughts and behaviors, or brain and body.

The study involves attending eight sessions in which you will meet with a therapist and a few other people who have FM, and learn information, skills, and techniques designed to help people with FM. These sessions last for 90 minutes each and are held once per week at several sites around Metro Detroit.

The study also requires a comprehensive evaluation of your pain, health, and functioning before and several times after the intervention. Evaluations will require about 2 hours each time.

Participants in the study are paid for the evaluations, and the treatment sessions are free.

The researcher team welcomes patients taking any type of medication for their FM. You do not need to change your current medical care, and you can continue with any medications or change them during the study, as your physician prescribes.

For more information, contact us at fibrostudy@wayne.edu.