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NCT07023523
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Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain

Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

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.

Official title: Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain: A Potential Neurobiological Mechanism of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

18 Years - 65 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

36

Start Date

2025-10-31

Completion Date

2026-07

Last Updated

2025-11-03

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Practicing certain cognitive and behavioral pain self-management strategies such as relaxation and changing negative thoughts about pain.

BEHAVIORAL

Disease Education

Providing information about fibromyalgia, including its potential causes and management approaches.

Locations (1)

Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging

Boston, Massachusetts, United States