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Fibromyalgia Research - Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials

Fibromyalgia research and clinical trials lead to better understanding of the disease. Researchers focus on finding the cause of fibromyalgia. Researchers continue to search for a cure and develop better treatment options for fibromyalgia.
National Databank For Rheumatic Diseases: Fibromyalgia
The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases is a research databank for the study of arthritis and rheumatic conditions. If you have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, you are eligible to participate in NDB research.
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NIAMS To Study Gabapentin For FMS
NIAMS is funding a study to assess the effectiveness of gabapentin for the treatment of fibromyalgia. There are no medications currently approved by the FDA specifically for fibromyalgia.
Clinical Trials - Why Volunteer?
"Clinical trial" is the scientific term for a test or study of a drug or medical device in people. These tests are done to see if the drug or device is safe and effective for people to use. Doctors and other health professionals run the tests according to strict rules set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Cause of Fibromyalgia - What Causes Fibromyalgia?
The exact causes of fibromyalgia are still unknown, but there are probably a number of factors involved.
Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz
Do you have symptoms associated with fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia: Researching The Cause
As recently as thirty years ago fibromyalgia was unrecognized. The symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome led people on a quest for help.
Clinical Trials: Fibromyalgia
Clinical trials for fibromyalgia, from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Clinical Trials: Fibromyalgia
Clinical trials for fibromyalgia, from CenterWatch.
NFA: Participants Needed For Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials
You may be eligible to participate in current medical research efforts, and to help answer key questions that will eventually improve the quality of life for Fibromyalgia patients, from National Fibromyalgia Association.
National Fibromyalgia Research Association (NFRA)
The National Fibromyalgia Research Association (NFRA) is a fibromyalgia syndrome activist organization that is dedicated to education, treatment, and finding a cure for fibromyalgia.
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