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Online therapy for pain relief in fibromyalgia

Plain-English translation of NCT07054333 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated September 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · How we translate trials

This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.

What is this trial?

This study is testing a 10-week online therapy program designed to help people with fibromyalgia manage their pain through exposure-based cognitive behavior therapy. Researchers want to understand whether this type of therapy can help your body regulate pain better. You would receive the treatment through a secure online platform with regular support from a therapist.

Many people with fibromyalgia struggle with pain and disability, and standard treatments don't work well for everyone. This study aims to see if an online therapy approach—which is convenient and accessible—can help people reduce pain and improve their daily functioning.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years old or older
you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a doctor and confirm this diagnosis during screening
you have reliable internet access
you are willing to avoid other psychological treatments during the study period
you are able and willing to visit the research center 3–4 times for pain assessment tests
if you take antidepressant or antiepileptic medications, they have been stable for at least 4 weeks before starting

You likely don't qualify if…

you have severe depression, active suicidal thoughts, or untreated anxiety or eating disorders
you have a diagnosis of PTSD, bipolar disorder, severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, or psychotic illness
you are currently taking opioid medications or have active alcohol or substance abuse
you are in late pregnancy (29 weeks or later)
you have other serious medical conditions that need immediate treatment, such as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)

What participation looks like

You would start by completing online screening and an assessment interview with a psychologist to confirm you have fibromyalgia and are safe to participate. Then you would spend 10 weeks completing the online therapy program at your own pace on a secure platform, with regular support from a therapist. Throughout the study, you would fill out weekly questionnaires about your pain and symptoms online, and you would visit the research center 3–4 times for pain regulation assessments (before treatment starts, right after it ends, and once more afterward).

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Trial locations(2 sites)

Sweden

Nobels väg 9, Neuro, Stockholm, Stockholm County

Karolinska Institutet, Solna

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