Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07023523
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This study aims to explore the usefulness of self-regulation of brain activity in patients with fibromyalgia. Patients will use real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback to observe and regulate their own brain activity while applying mental strategies to reduce fibromyalgia pain. The study consists of 2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) visits that involve brain neuroimaging for fMRI neurofeedback tasks, as well as 8 weekly intervention sessions with a pain psychologist. Patients will be randomized to either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Fibromyalgia Education groups.
Interventions
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
(Behavioral)
Practicing certain cognitive and behavioral pain self-management strategies such as relaxation and changing negative thoughts about pain.
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Disease Education
(Behavioral)
Providing information about fibromyalgia, including its potential causes and management approaches.
Eligibility criteria
Conditions
Locations
- Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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