Clinical Trials For Fibromyalgia

Earlier, Fibromyalgia, was known as fibrositis, a state affecting the muscles or joints that is difficult to diagnose. Studies have revealed that almost 3 – 6% of all Americans are suffering from fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a group of symptoms, such as: intense pain spread in the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle and hands for a minimum duration of three months; Tenderness or pain in specified tender points when pressure is applied; Fatigue and severe exhaustion; Sleep disorders; Other symptoms may be present such as: headaches and migraines, restless legs syndrome, dizziness, irritable bowel and bladder, skin sensitivity, Raynaud’s syndrome and neurological symptoms.

The exact cause as to why fibromyalgia occurs, is not known yet. There are currently no laboratory tests available for diagnosing fibromyalgia. To diagnose it, the doctors check the medical history and conduct a physical examination. There is no cure for fibromyalgia. Current treatments focus on managing its symptoms.

However, fibromyalgia research and clinical trials are trying to provide hopeful insights and innovative treatments that can help to relieve symptoms and slow down the course of the disease. These clinical trials are fully supervised and observed by renowned physicians in the field. The clinical trials provide the opportunity to try promising new treatments and help in the understanding the condition. Most clinical trials also include compensation for the time and travel expenses.

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