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Right/Left Discrimination Training on Fibromyalgia Patients

Egypt64 participantsStarted 2023-06-25

Plain-language summary

To determine whether a targeted right/left discrimination training program can improve pain perception and functional disability in fibromyalgia patients.

Who can participate

Age range

35 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology criteria * Adults between 35 - 55 years old * Both sexes * Stable medication use for at least one month prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * History of other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders * Current involvement in another pain management program or study

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

Pain intensity by The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

Timeframe: Changes in pain intensity at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks.

Functional disability by The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)

Timeframe: Changes in FIQ at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks.

Right/left discrimination ability by Recognize smartphone application

Timeframe: Changes in Right/left discrimination ability at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05915598

SponsorAhram Canadian University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-01

Contact for this trial

Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d

+201064442032 mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg

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