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Fibromyalgia Acupuncture Study - NCT00882271-90604(Clinical Trial 285434)



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City:  Whittier
State:  
CA
Zip Code: 90604
Conditions: Fibromyalgia
Purpose: The acupuncture treatment in this study is particularly aimed at reducing the pain and other negative health events such as emotional trauma and disability associated with Fibromyalgia, while improving the quality of life and promoting general health.
Study summary: It is hypothesized that acupuncture treatment will be effective in reducing pain and improving lower body strength and overall functionality more than the sham acupuncture treatment in people with Fibromyalgia (FM). The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of acupuncture with simulated acupuncture in patients with FM using a randomized controlled design. More specifically, the objectives of this study are to determine if acupuncture can (1) reduce pain, (2) improve lower body strength, and (3) improve overall functionality.
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be 18 years or older and can be of either sex. 2. A confirmed diagnosis of FM (pain for more than three months) will be required to participate in the study. If they do not have a diagnosis the study clinician or research assistant will examine them and determine their eligibility. 3. All participants must be willing to provide a written informed consent prior to participation and should not have undergone acupuncture treatment in the past. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Acupuncture treatment in the past five years. 2. Unwilling to sign informed consent. 3. Less than a score of 40 on the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, 4. Involvement in any litigation currently or in the past, 5. Simultaneous infection with HIV/Hepatitis B virus. 6. Severe depression (Beck depression score >21), 7. History of substance abuse or dependence within the past year, excluding nicotine and caffeine. 8. Serious or unstable cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, respiratory, or hematologic illness, symptomatic peripheral vascular disease, or other medical conditions (including unstable hypertension, hypo or hyperthyroidism, or psychological conditions that in the opinion of the investigators would compromise participation or be likely to lead to an adverse response, including injuries or hospitalization, during the course of the study. We will get the information from the health/activity questionnaire. 9. Have any DSM-IV Axis (major depression, addiction, anxiety) disorder which, in the judgment of the investigators, would interfere with compliance with the study protocol.
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Date Processed: February 17, 2010
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