Using arts to improve quality of life for people with fibromyalgia
Museums as Health Spaces: Design and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of an Arts in Health Intervention to Improve the Quality of Life and Functional Capacity Regarding the Pain of People With Fibromyalgia. Mixed Methodology Study.
This study is testing whether a 12-session arts program can help improve the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia by using activities like mindfulness, dance, and creative thinking.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 121 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Figueres, Girona) |
| Trial ID | NCT05993663 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to assess the effectiveness of a 12-session program utilizing Arts in Health methodologies to enhance the quality of life for individuals with fibromyalgia. Participants will engage in mindfulness sessions, dance, and visual thinking strategies to better understand their condition and develop healthier habits. The study will compare outcomes with a control group using standardized quality of life assessments and will also gather qualitative feedback through focus groups to evaluate participants' experiences. The collaboration between health professionals and artists aims to create a comprehensive approach to managing fibromyalgia symptoms.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or fibromyalgia with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with serious concomitant rheumatological or psychiatric conditions that impede participation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the functional capacity and overall quality of life for patients suffering from fibromyalgia.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of arts in health is gaining traction, this specific approach to fibromyalgia is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in previous studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia (M79.1) or diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (T78.40 and M79.7) 2. Over 18 years old. 3. They agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Serious concomitant rheumatological pathology, that is to say, that this involves a much more important functional disability than that caused by the fibromyalgia pathology itself. 2. Serious psychiatric pathology \[according to V Diagnostical and Statical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) criteria\] that could make it difficult to participate in the sessions and follow the study. Or that due to his psychiatric diagnosis, participation in a group was not advisable because of the negative impact it could cause. 3. Having previously participated in the group education project for people with fibromyalgia in Figueres Health Care Center. 4. Users who present a language barrier that makes good communication impossible.
Where this trial is running
Figueres, Girona
- ABS Figueres — Figueres, Girona, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Judit Ferragutcasas Butiña
- Email: jferragutcasa.girona.ics@gencat.cat
- Phone: 600234302
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.