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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
40
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.
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida, United States
RECRUITINGRatings of Painful and Painless Sensory Stimuli
Ratings of painful and non-painful stimuli in FM subjects and HC will be obtained before and after BAT or Deep Breathing. Painful stimuli will include pressure stimuli. Painless stimuli will consist of flashing light stimuli.
Time frame: 2 hr
Roland Staud, MD
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