Fibromyalgia, Physical Function, Six-minute Walk Test
Conditions
Brief summary
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a prevalent chronic pain disorder, characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue that is associated with significant functional limitations. Its mechanisms are only partially understood. The investigators hypothesize that physical functioning (as measured by the 6-Min Walk Test) of FM patients and healthy controls is negatively influenced by resilience and pain sensitivity. The investigators will perform a case control study to test our hypothesis within and between groups.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Florida
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Ages 18-70 * Fulfills the 1990 and 2011 American College of Rheumatology Criteria for FM * Healthy volunteers: No significant pain
Exclusion criteria
* Uncontrolled diabetes * Cancer * Uncontrolled coronary syndromes * Peripheral neuropathies * Unwillingness/inability to discontinue analgesics, hypnotics, anxiolytics, or stimulants
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Resilience score | Through study completion (one visit - approx. 2 hours) | The Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) is a self-report measure designed to assess an individual's ability to bounce back or recover from stress, adversity, and challenging life circumstances (Smith et al., 2008) scored ranging 6-30. |
| Performance in 6MWT | Through study completion (one visit - approx. 2 hours) | The total walking distance in the 6MWT is a measurement of how far an individual is able to walk (measured in meters, using a marked 30m hallway) within a 6 minute time period after being instructed to walk as far possible. |
Contacts
CONTACTMelyssa Godfrey, BS
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORRoland Staud, MD
University of Florida
Outcome results
None listed