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Sponsors and Collaborators: |
University of Pittsburgh SHRS Research Development Fund Department of Education |
Information provided by: | University of Pittsburgh |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00222690 |
The purpose of this study is to conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews to examine the personal experiences of women living with fibromyalgia. The specific aims of this study are to identify clinically relevant “triggers” of fibromyalgia symptoms and examine their impact on activity limitations and participation restrictions.
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Fibromyalgia |
MedlinePlus related topics: | Fibromyalgia |
Study Type: | Observational |
Study Design: | Psychosocial, Cross-Sectional, Random Sample, Prospective Study |
Official Title: | Living With Fibromyalgia (FM): Triggers,Clinical Subgroups, and the Effects Of A Self-Monitored Cognitive-Behavioral and Interactive Technology-Based Intervention on Clinical Subgroups |
Estimated Enrollment: | 30 |
Study Start Date: | June 2005 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | June 2006 |
Fibromyalgia (FM) may currently be the most common rheumatic diagnosis of rheumatologists among their female patients, with 15-20% of all new rheumatology referrals meeting the 1990 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) diagnosis criteria for fibromyalgia. People with fibromyalgia live through widespread musculoskeletal chronic pain, fatigue, psychological distress, and exhibit diminished physical performance due in part to the cycle of pain that adversely affect their activity participation and overall well-being.
The purpose of this prospective mixed methods study is to conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews using ethnographic techniques to examine the personal experiences of women living with fibromyalgia. The specific aims of this study are to identify clinically relevant “triggers” of fibromyalgia symptoms and examine their impact on activity limitations and participation restrictions.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Female |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
(1)At least 18 years of age; (2) meet the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FM as diagnosed by a physician; (3) have been diagnosed with FM at least 1 year prior to admission to the study; (4) have sufficient vision, based on a functional vision test (i.e., read newsprint) to operate a computer program; (5) speak English; and (6) have a private telephone line.
Exclusion Criteria:
(1)Living beyond a 40-mile radius from the Oakland campus of the University of Pittsburgh. (2)Disability in everyday tasks related to a diagnosis other than FM (e.g., stroke, Parkinson disease) will also be grounds for exclusion.
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University of Pittsburgh - Department of Occupational Therapy | |||||
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15260 |
University of Pittsburgh |
SHRS Research Development Fund |
Department of Education |
Principal Investigator: | Hazel L Breland, PhD | University of Pittsburgh |
Study ID Numbers: | 0505178 |
First Received: | September 14, 2005 |
Last Updated: | May 26, 2006 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00222690 |
Health Authority: | United States: Food and Drug Administration |
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