NCT00512590

Brief Summary

The purpose of this pilot study was to test the effects of a 10-week relaxation and guided imagery intervention on pain perception, functional status, self-efficacy and levels of distress in Hispanic adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
14

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2005

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2005

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

June 1, 2006

Completed
1.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 3, 2007

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 7, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

August 7, 2007

Status Verified

August 1, 2007

First QC Date

August 3, 2007

Last Update Submit

August 3, 2007

Conditions

Keywords

fibromyalgiarelaxationimagerypainfunctional statusself efficacyminority health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Pain as measured by Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire

    10 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Functional Status as measured by the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire

    10 weeks

  • Self-Efficacy as measured by the Arthritis Self-Efficacy Scale adapted for FM

    10 weeks

  • Distress as measured by the 17-item Mental Health Inventory

    10 weeks

Study Arms (1)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Relaxation and Guided Imagery

Interventions

The intervention consisted of 3 relaxation and guided imagery audiotapes used in a proscribed order for 6 weeks and used in any order for weeks 7 through 10. Protocol: Tape 1: Basic Relaxation used for weeks 1 and 2. Tape 2: Pleasant Scene Imagery to elicit sensory involvement for enhanced sense of overall well-being; used for weeks 3 and 4. Tape 3: End-State Imagery designed to facilitate improved symptom management; used for weeks 5 and 6. Any of the tapes used as often as desired but at least once daily for weeks 7 to 10.

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • ages 18 and older
  • diagnosis of fibromyalgia based on the American College of Rheumatology criteria and documented by the patient's primary physician
  • a minimum of a 6th grade education level
  • an ability to understand and sign the consent form and understand and complete the intervention (pencil and paper) assignments.

You may not qualify if:

  • presence of other systemic rheumatologic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and/or Sjogren's Disease
  • adequate functional status as indicated by a Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire score \< 20
  • inadequate cognitive status as evidenced by a Mini-Mental State Exam score \< 25
  • history of epilepsy
  • major communicative disorder.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Florida International University

Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

FibromyalgiaPain

Interventions

Imagery, Psychotherapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesNeuromuscular DiseasesNervous System DiseasesNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Victoria Menzies, PhD, APRN-BC

    Florida International University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 3, 2007

First Posted

August 7, 2007

Study Start

April 1, 2005

Study Completion

June 1, 2006

Last Updated

August 7, 2007

Record last verified: 2007-08

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