Saves the questions and what to expect into your notes, next to the visit they belong to.
Keep this study
Lead
University of Michigan
With
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Age
35–65
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
You may be eligible if
Primary back or spine pain diagnosis from the Back \& Pain Center at University of Michigan.
High scores on the 2011 survey criteria for Fibromyalgia. The survey criteria for FM consist of an assessment of widespread pain and symptom severity.
You may not be if
Co-morbid autoimmune disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Medical conditions that can impair health status independent of spine pain and FM, including cardiopulmonary disorders (e.g. CHF, COPD), uncontrolled endocrine or allergic disorders (e.g., thyroid dysfunction, Type I diabetes), or malignancy within the preceding 2 years
Current psychotic disorder (schizophrenia, etc.), dissociative identity disorder, untreated bipolar disorder, active suicide risk, or current alcohol / drug dependence.
Planned major surgery in the next 12 months;
Pregnancy or taking steroid medications
Recent pain interventions ≤6 weeks prior to study (e.g., back surgery, epidural steroid injections) or planned interventions for the study period (e.g., surgery scheduled). Ongoing physical therapy will be allowed and new physical therapy or exercise regimen will be addressed during data analysis;
Cognitive impairment or dementia (inability to give consent or meaningfully participate);
Pending or recently received (within 1 years) pain-related disability or Workman's Compensation;
Unable to read or fluently converse in English;
Planning to move from the area in next 14 months;
In the judgment of the PIs the individual would not be able to meaningfully participant.
