Effects of Breathing and Attention Training (BAT) on Pain Modulation
Effects of Breathing and Attention Training (BAT) on Pain Modulation in Healthy Individuals and Patients With Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
University of Florida
40 participants
Apr 3, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The hypersensitivity of fibromyalgia is associated with abnormal pain modulation within the CNS, but not with peripheral or central sensitization. Many brain areas that contribute to modulation of pain are known, but their testing is complex and expensive. Quantitative sensory testing is easier to perform and repeatable. Therefore, it will be used to evaluate the effects of Breathing Attention Training (BAT) on the hypersensitivity of FM participants. BAT is a form of mindfulness meditation shown to decrease FM symptoms and possibly pain sensitivity. We hypothesize that pain modulation of chronic pain patients is improved by BAT.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia will have pain of duration > 6 months and meeting the 1990 Research Diagnostic Criteria for FM (ACR)
- Healthy, pain-free age matched controls without chronic pain
Exclusion Criteria3
- Personal or family history of photosensitive epilepsy
- Prior history of cancer or diabetes
- Patients must be willing to discontinue their analgesics, hypnotics, anxiolytics, or anti-depressants during the study period for at least 5 half-lives.
Interested in this trial?
Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.
Interventions
BAT is an instructor guided breathing technique over 20 min that will be applied once in a training session and approximately one week later in a testing session.
Controlled Breathing (without mindfulness) is an instructor guided breathing technique over 20 min that will be applied once in a training session and approximately one week later in a testing session.
Locations(1)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT05773482