chronic pain syndrome Fibromyalgia
Conditions
Interventions
EMDR therapy consists of seven sessions of 90 minutes in total, performed
according to the EMDR standard protocol. EMDR focuses on processing traumatic
memories and pain-related memories.
Sponsors
GGZ Noord-Holland-Noord
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1) a medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia 2) age of 18 years and older 3) an average pain intensity score in the past week of >= 7 on a Numerical Rating Scale for Pain 4) sufficient understanding of the Dutch language verbally and in writing, in order to be able to participate 5) willingness to participate in the study (as indicated by the signed informed consent)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria: 1) an acute condition of psychosis or bipolar disorder 2) an acute suicidal risk 3) an IQ
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily data are collected of the primary parameter which is pain intensity. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary parameters are stiffness in muscles and joints, fatigue, the impact of pain on daily life, the impact of pain on sleep and a selection of four PTSD symptoms. Exploratory analysis: At specific time points data will be collected of the impact of FM complaints on daily life, PTSD symptoms, psychiatric symptoms and functioning in general, depressive symptoms, central sensitization symptoms and the patient impression of change. The time points are at the start of the baseline, at the end of the baseline period which corresponds to the start of the intervention, directly after the EMDR treatment, one month after the EMDR treatment and three months after the EMDR treatment. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed