Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT) for Fibromyalgia delivered online

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This pilot randomized trial will enroll about 32 adults with fibromyalgia to test an online Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT) program. The intervention combines physical rehabilitation with strategies to address fear of movement, pain beliefs, coping, and activity resumption, delivered digitally; a paper-based booklet serves as a supplementary resource. Participants will be assigned to receive the online PIPT in addition to standard care, with safety and feasibility outcomes and participant acceptability assessed. The study is conducted at IRCCS San Raffaele Roma in Italy and focuses on feasibility, acceptability, and safety rather than efficacy outcomes. This research aims to determine whether a scalable telehealth approach to PIPT could be integrated into fibromyalgia management if shown to be feasible.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology criteria.
* Age between 18 and 70 years.
* Sufficient understanding of the Italian language.
* Access to a good internet connection.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may interfere with participation in the study.
* Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, may contraindicate participation for safety reasons.
* Failure to provide informed consent to participate in the study.

Where it's running

• IRCCS San Raffaele Roma
  Rome, Rome, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Matteo Cioeta, MSc
• Email: matteocioeta@gmail.com
• Phone: +39 3331421032

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.