Fibromyalgia Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People aged 18 or older
• People who have had ongoing low back pain for at least 3 months, confirmed through medical history and physical examination
• People who have a tight, rope-like band or knot that can be felt within a muscle
• People who have a highly sensitive, tender spot within that tight muscle band
• People whose current pain is reproduced when pressure is applied to that tender knot or tight band
• People who experience pain when the affected muscle is stretched to its full range of movement

Who may not be able to join:

• People who are pregnant or breastfeeding
• People who have a medical reason that makes having an MRI scan unsafe, or who have severe claustrophobia that would prevent them from completing the scan
• People who have received treatment to the area being studied within the past 3 months
• People who have had a serious back injury (such as a broken bone) or back surgery in the past
• People who have a neurological condition or an ongoing systemic illness — such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, cancer, or rheumatoid arthritis — that affects their ability to feel pain or sensation
• People who have severe osteoarthritis
• People who have skin injuries in the area that would be treated
• People who are unable to give informed consent to participate

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.