fibromyalgia fibromyalgia syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
The experimental condition consists of group support (2 meetings) in
combination with instruction about and use of guided imagery techniques.
Participants in the experimental condition receive a CD
Sponsors
Selecteer
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - having a diagnosis of fibromyalgia for less than 6 years, proved by a (copy of a) diagnosis by a reumatologist based on the classification criteria of the American College of Rheumatology - being able to travel to the group meetings in Utrecht - being able to sit down for about 1,5 hrs, during the groups meetings - sufficient hearing abilities for hearing the exercises
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - having a psychiatric disorder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome of the study is pain intensity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secundary outcomes are self efficacy and functional status. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed