CompletedNot Applicable

Osteopathic Medicine in Fibromyalgia Syndrome

France101 participantsStarted 2015-12-02

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the analgesic effects of a 6 weeks osteopathic treatment on patients with fibromyalgia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patient Male or female aged at least of 18
. Patient with fibromyalgia, according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 criteria, with a global level of pain of 50 over a 100 mm EVA scale
. Patient suffering from fibromyalgia for over a year
. Patient with stable medical/non medical treatment for at least 1 month before the recruitment
. Patient referred to a medical center for a multidisciplinary approach
. Patient who can be followed for at least 12 months after the end of the osteopathic sessions
. Patient giving his informed consent to participate in the study
. Patient affiliated to or beneficiary of social insurance

Exclusion criteria

. Treatment by physical approach in progress or not older than 3 months : physiotherapy, kinesitherapy, rehabilitation or manual treatment (osteopathic or chiropractic care, manual medicine)
. Unability to attend 6 sessions, meaning one weekly session, of osteopathy, at Hôtel Dieu

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Evaluation of pain during the 6 weeks of osteopathic treatment

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02343237

SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-07-20

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