Research

FIBROMYALGIA - FM

Current release of research studies on fibromyalgia (FM)and articles of interest.

Dr. Roland Staud - University of Florida, Gainesville

Dr. Roland Staud, is a noted rheumatologist whose specialty is Fibromyalgia (FM). He is also a well regarded Fibromyalgia researcher, Professor of Medicine, at the University of Florida (UF), Gainesville, FL. He is the co-author of the book "Fibromyalgia for Dummies".

Dr. Staud was our key note speaker for the Fibromyalgia Session at our 5th Annual 'INSPIRING HOPE THROUGH AWARENESS™" conference for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders patients and families which was held on April 29, 2006 at the Pompano Beach Civic Center. The conference was possible with a grant from Forest Laboratories and other sponsors.

Staud is currently the head of the Center of Musculoskeletal Pain Research at UF. "The goal at the center is to develop a better understanding of the condition, with an eye toward improving diagnostic tests and treatments." The center "is dedicated to the study of mechanisms responsible for musculoskeletal pain" but it also focused on patient care related to Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Staud and his research group have provided "convincing scientific evidence for abnormal central nervous system mechanism in fibromyalgia patients. In contrast to "Normal Controls", FM patients show increased wind-up of second pain, abnormal maintenance of "wind-up", and evidence for central sensitization. The results of this research were published in PAIN 91:165-175 (2001) and PAIN 110:689-696 (2004). Abnormal pain amplification mechanisms clearly contribute significantly to the biological aspects of the pain experience of FM.

If you live in the Gainesville area, make sure you attend the yearly Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Research Meeting at the University of Florida sometime during the month of May. Admission is free & everybody is welcome. This event is to highlight Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

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Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials in South Florida

Fibromyalgia (FM) research is being conducted in our back yard as well as in the state of Florida and at other US locations.

If you are between 18 and 65 years of age and experience any of the symptoms found in fibromyalgia , you may be eligible to participate in a 15 week clinical research study of an investigational medication for the treatment of FM.

If you qualify, you will receive at no cost:

• Study Related examinations

• Laboratory Assessments

• Investigational medication or placebo

Please call Karen at 954-786-7331 or for additional information regarding the trial, please visit the FDA web site or click here and choose all 6 items displayed.

FIBROMYALGIA CLINICAL TRIALS

National Pain Research Institute, Winter Park, Florida
Joan Cutillo, LPH, CCRC
407-622-5766 extension 1420
Fax 561-372-0219

Beth Israel Medical Center, New York City
Lisa Shichijo, Clinical Research Coordinator
Department of Pain Medicine & Palliative Care
Phone 212-844-8533

Click here for information on additional locations throughout the country and in Canada, exclusions and requirements .

Source: Pro-Health FM Newsletter

The Nature & Management of Fatigue Study

This is an international, 12 month research study of fatigue in people living with a chronic illness who are aged 18 or over. The aim is to describe fatigue in chronic illness and how people manage their fatigue.

The study has two areas, a survey to collect information on the nature and management of fatigue that anyone is invited to complete and one page for personal stories that people who are managing their fatigue or have recovered are invited to complete. Please visit each page to find out more about them. The study is also running an online forum on living with fatigue involving up to 50 people from New Zealand and around the world. The restricted login for this is situated at the left of the page.

The results of this study will be of particular interest to health professionals and will help to inform the development of intervention programmes for managing fatigue. Please be assured that all information submitted is anonymous and will be handled confidentially. Ethical approval has been granted by a national ethics committee.

If you would like to find out more about the study please contact fatigue.csmhs@otago.ac.nz

Source: University of Otago, New Zealand

Dr. Roland Staud - University of Florida, Gainesville

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Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial - Yvonne Sherrer, MD

Fibromyalgia (FM) research is also being conducted in the offices of Dr. Yvonne, Scherrer. Her offices are located in Fort Lauderdale. Click here for flyer information

The Niagara Health Study at Brock University, Canada

The study is on-line and it taks 30 minutes. It is aimed to evaluate how "close interpersonal relationships have an impact on healtn and well being." Individuals with chronic illneses are encouraged to participate.

For current release of research studies on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS-ME) and articles of interest.

For current release of research studies on fibromyalgia (FM)and articles of interest.

For current release of research studies on Gulf War illnesses (GWI) and articles of interest.

For current release of research studies on multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and articles of interest.

For current release of research studies on chronic Lyme Disease/Lyme disease (CLD/LD) and articles of interest.

More research studies coming soon!

P.A.N.D.O.R.A. supports the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Center at the University of Miami VA Hospital, Miami, Florida. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to P.A.N.D.O.R.A., to be applied toward research, click here.