Fibromyalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual reality exposure therapy
Waiting list (no intervention)
Sponsors
Linzette Morris
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adult male and female subjects Between ages of 18 and 65 years old clinically diagnosed with FMS according to the American College Rheumatology (ACR) criteria [26] by a qualified rheumatologist subjectively report high PCS (more than 24 points) and TSK (more than 37 points) scores able to speak, read English, Afrikaans and Xhosa
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: diagnosed with other conditions not related to FMS i.e. cancer; severe physical disabilities; suffer from other chronic conditions i.e. systemic lupus erythmatosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc; previously been hospitalized for a major psychiatric disorder; uncontrolled endocrine or allergic disorder; using medication other than the prescribed pharmacologic agents for FMS symptoms; using any narcotics long-term; currently or who have previously abused any illicit substances or alcohol; diagnosed with epilepsy, or other conditions contraindicated in the use of visual exposures to stimuli; contraindications which prohibit the use of fMRI, i.e. cardiac pacemakers, metal implants, claustrophobia, pregnancy and cochlear implants; unable to discontinue intake of anti-depressants 4 weeks prior to commencement of study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| pain catastrophizing | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Kinesiophobia | — |
Countries
South Africa
Contacts
Public ContactLinzette Morris
Researcher/Stellenbosch University
Outcome results
None listed