The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of fibromyalgia syndrome in patients aged 80 years and over and to examine the relationship between detailed geriatric assessment parameters and fibromyalgia syndrome.
Who can participate
Age range
80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 80 and above
* Patients with complete detailed geriatric assessment parameters
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of neurodegenerative disease (dementia, parkinsonism)
* Immobilized patient
* Those who have had an acute illness (infection, fracture, cerebrovascular disease) in the last month
* Having psychotic disorders
* Having severe hearing loss
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.
1This study looked at fibromyalgia in people aged 80 and older — could you explain what they found about how common fibromyalgia is in that age group, and whether those findings might be relevant to my situation?
2Since this was an observational study measuring the presence of fibromyalgia rather than testing a treatment, does that mean its results could help us better identify whether what I'm experiencing is actually fibromyalgia rather than something else common in older adults?
3The study connected fibromyalgia to 'geriatric parameters' — things like frailty or cognitive function — so could you walk me through which of those factors might be worth assessing in my case?
4Given that this trial is now completed, are there published results we could review together to understand how fibromyalgia presents differently in people over 80 compared to younger patients?
5Based on what this study found about fibromyalgia in elderly patients, are there specific diagnostic criteria or assessment tools my care team should be using to evaluate me more accurately?
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.