Effects of Breathing and Attention Training (BAT) on Pain Modulation

Phase

N/A

Condition

Fibromyalgia

Treatment

Breathing Control

Breathing and Attention Training (BAT)

Clinical Study ID

NCT05773482

IRB202300172

Ages 18-70
All Genders
Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The hypersensitivity of fibromyalgia is associated with abnormal pain modulation within the CNS, but not with peripheral or central sensitization. Many brain areas that contribute to modulation of pain are known, but their testing is complex and expensive. Quantitative sensory testing is easier to perform and repeatable. Therefore, it will be used to evaluate the effects of Breathing Attention Training (BAT) on the hypersensitivity of FM participants. BAT is a form of mindfulness meditation shown to decrease FM symptoms and possibly pain sensitivity. We hypothesize that pain modulation of chronic pain patients is improved by BAT.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

Individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia will have pain of duration > 6 months andmeeting the 1990 Research Diagnostic Criteria for FM (ACR)
Healthy, pain-free age matched controls without chronic pain

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

Personal or family history of photosensitive epilepsy
Prior history of cancer or diabetes
Patients must be willing to discontinue their analgesics, hypnotics, anxiolytics, oranti-depressants during the study period for at least 5 half-lives.

Study Design

Breathing Control

April 03, 2023

March 09, 2028

Connect with a study center

University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida 32610
United States
Active - Recruiting

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