Microcurrent for Fibromyalgia (NCT04949100) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Microcurrent for Fibromyalgia
United States50 participantsStarted 2021-10-25
Plain-language summary
Explore the use of microcurrent therapy for fibromyalgia patients and evaluate its effect on generalized pain and quality of life.
Determine if microcurrent therapy be effectively self-administered by the patient as an adjunct to medical pain management.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 74 Years
Sex
ALL
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\*\*Patients must be able to get care at Nellis Air Force Base (a military installation) in order to participate in this study\*\*
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male and female Active Duty or DoD beneficiary aged 18-74 years old.
* Meets diagnostic criteria of fibromyalgia as defined by the American College of Rheumatology 1990 Criteria 1,18 to be consistent with prior research.
* Symptom duration of at least 3 months
* Tender points: having \>10/18 tender points
* Pain-affected areas includes all quadrants of the body
* Other causes excluded clinically
* History of a neck injury sometime in their life
Exclusion Criteria:
* Peripheral neuropathy
* Pregnancy
* History of:
* Brain/spine surgery
* Nerve entrapment surgery
* Severe bony deformities or contracture
* Hypersensitive reaction to the surface electrode
* Severe psychological disorders
* Current alcohol or drug abuse. (caveat: medical marijuana is permitted)
* Active infections
* Active cancer
* Cardiac arrhythmias (If yes, please list \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_)
* Received an organ transplant
* Pacemakers and electrically implanted electronic devices
* Subjects scheduled for surgery will not be eligible to participate in thisstudy until 6 weeks post-surgery.
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.