Research has shown that weight problems are very common in fibromyalgia. Research also suggests that overweight and obesity may contribute to worsening of fibromyalgia symptoms and biochemical vulnerability associated with fibromyalgia. Effective weight management may be important in not only improving general health but also better management of fibromyalgia symptoms. Research has indicated that nutrition and coping education is important aspects of successful weight management. In this study, the investigators are evaluating the effect of nutrition and coping education on weight and symptom management of fibromyalgia among overweight and obese patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
45
16 hours of motivational, lifestyle management session, 8 hours nutritional education.
16 hours general fibromyalgia education, 8 hours of nutritional education
Pain Research Center, University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Major FM syndrome symptoms and weight changes
Time frame: Pre-treatment, Post-treatment, 3 follow-ups
Obesity-related health quality of life
Time frame: Pre-treatment, Post-treatment, 3 month FU
FMS-related neuroendocrine factors and obesity-related health indices
Time frame: Pre-treatment, post-treatment, 3 month FU
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