Fibromyalgia Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your weight is in a healthy range, with a BMI (body mass index) between 18 and 28
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to recognised medical guidelines
- Your pain level is at least 5 out of 10 on a standard pain scale
- You can speak and read Dutch or English well enough to understand the study
- You are willing to sign a consent form confirming you understand what the study involves and its risks
- You do not regularly take strong medications such as opioids, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, anti-seizure drugs, sleeping pills, or benzodiazepines — though some common over-the-counter pain relief (such as paracetamol or ibuprofen within certain daily limits) is allowed
- You are willing to avoid taking any mind-altering substances during the study
- You are willing to avoid alcohol, coffee, tea, and energy drinks from midnight before each study session and throughout each study day
- You are willing not to drive or operate heavy machinery for 24 hours after receiving the study substance
Who may not be able to join:
- You have another painful condition, such as inflammatory joint disease, migraines, or other ongoing or recent serious health conditions
- You have, or have had, another mental health condition such as major depression, an anxiety disorder, or a substance use disorder, as assessed through questionnaires and a medical check
- You have previously had a serious bad reaction to psychedelic drugs, such as severe anxiety or panic attacks
- You smoke more than 20 cigarettes per day
- You drink more than 20 alcoholic drinks per week
- A close blood relative (parent, sibling, or child) has been diagnosed with a psychotic disorder
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have high blood pressure (above 140/90 mmHg)
- You have a history of heart problems, such as irregular heartbeat or heart disease
- You are a woman who is not using a reliable form of contraception (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Johannes G. Ramaekers, PhD, Maastricht University
Phone: +310683029784
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Ischemic Pain perception; Pressure-evoked Pain perception; Self-reported pain
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 28 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.