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Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital
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
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Practicing certain cognitive and behavioral pain self-management strategies such as relaxation and changing negative thoughts about pain.
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