Promoting Health in People With Fibromyalgia

NCT ID: NCT00167271

Last Updated: 2011-02-21

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

72 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2002-10-31

Study Completion Date

2006-11-30

Brief Summary

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Body worn sensors and the Internet can be used to self-monitor daily behavior and promote a healthier lifestyle in women with fibromyalgia.

Detailed Description

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Fibromyalgia is among the most common diffuse pain syndromes, affecting about 1 of every 10 rheumatology patients. People with fibromyalgia experience widespread chronic pain and fatigue that negatively influences their activity participation (causes disability) and overall quality of life.

The purpose of this 3-year study is to use a cognitive-behavioral intervention to facilitate adoption of a wellness lifestyle in people with fibromyalgia. Specifically, we will test the efficacy of a health promotion computer program (Balance Center) used in conjunction with a wearable sensor (SenseWearTM) for developing a wellness lifestyle and improving the quality of life of adults with fibromyalgia. Balance Center software is a health promotion computer program that helps consumers to: (1) establish goals in the areas of physical activity, nutrition, participation in meaningful, productive activities, sleep, stress-reducing activities, and emotional state; (2) monitor progress toward established goals; and, (3) assess the relationship between these areas in one's daily life. In addition, based on consumer input, it offers suggestions for developing a wellness lifestyle. SenseWearTM, provides objective data about activity level and stress level for consumers to use in combination with the self-assessment data provided by the Balance Center.

In this randomized controlled clinical trial, the Experimental (Balance Center + SenseWearTM) Intervention is compared to a Usual Care, control group. Seventy-two adults (36 = Experimental; 36 = Control) with fibromyalgia will be randomized and followed for 6 weeks, exclusive of Baseline and Posttesting. The hypotheses to be tested are: Participants randomized to the Experimental Condition will demonstrate significantly (a) more physical activity, (b) a healthier, wellness lifestyle, and (c) fewer symptoms of fibromyalgia. In addition, the relationship between the decrease in fibromyalgia-related impairment on daily life and physical activity and a wellness lifestyle will be stronger at Posttesting than at Baseline in the Experimental Group, compared to the Control Group. The anticipated outcome of the intervention is more effective self-management of lifestyle and symptoms so that one can "live well with fibromyalgia."

Conditions

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Fibromyalgia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Experimental

Computerized cognitive, behavioral therapy with Body Media armband to collect data about activity, which subjects could review each evening.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Experimental: Computerized cognitive, behavioral therapy with Body Media armband to collect data about activity, which subjects could review each evening.

Control

Subjects given pamphlets from the Arthritis Foundation

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Experimental: Computerized cognitive, behavioral therapy with Body Media armband to collect data about activity, which subjects could review each evening.

Interventions

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Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Experimental: Computerized cognitive, behavioral therapy with Body Media armband to collect data about activity, which subjects could review each evening.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Other Intervention Names

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Control

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* be at least 18 years of age
* meet the American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia
* diagnosed with fibromyalgia at least 1 year prior to admission to the study
* have sufficient vision to operate a computer
* be English speaking
* have a private telephone line

Exclusion Criteria

* live beyond a 40 mile radius of Pittsburgh
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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U.S. Department of Education

FED

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Pittsburgh

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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University of Pittsburgh

Principal Investigators

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Joan C. Rogers, Ph.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Locations

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Subjects' homes

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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020771

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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