Study Details
Testing Ultrasonic Brain Stimulation for People with Fibromyalgia
(IRB#: IRB_00188950)
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic pain in the body. This study will test low-intensity ultrasound brain stimulation to treat people with this disease. The study wants to see if the stimulation will help develop drug-free, effective ways for people with chronic pain. People in the study will have magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a way to see the inside of the body. People will also have ultrasound brain stimulation and complete surveys about pain and other symptoms. Being in the study requires 7 in-person visits and 7 online visits over about 90 days. Participants are paid for time in the study.
- All genders
- Over 18 years old
- Volunteers with special conditions
- In Person
- Paid
Who can participate?
Gender: All genders
Age: Over 18 years old
Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions
Location: In Person
Inclusion Criteria
- Ages 22 years and older
- Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
- History of not responding to at least two drug trials for fibromyalgia
- History of not responding to at least one non-drug therapy (physical therapy and other modality) for fibromyalgia
- Able to attend in-person and online visits with access to the internet
Exclusion Criteria
- History of serious brain injury or other neurologic disorders such as Dementia
- Unmanaged medical condition
- Pregnancy or breast feeding
- Implanted device in the head or neck
- Inability to participate in an MRI scan (a way to take an image of body)
Will I be paid for my time?
Yes
IRB#: IRB_00188950
PI: Akiko Okifuji
Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Approval Date: 2025-10-22 06:00:00
Specialties: Pain Management
I am Interested