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NCT Number: NCT02957110

Laughter Frequency and Fibromyalgia Symptoms

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether daily laughter frequency is associated with pain intensity and emotional state ratings in individuals who have fibromyalgia syndrome.

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Key information

Conditions

Fibromyalgia Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Walden University

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55401, United States

About this study

Participants will be asked to provide (or authorize the researcher to obtain) fibromyalgia diagnosis confirmation from a health care provider.

Initially, participants will complete a demographics form and two screening assessments. Then for 14 days, they will be asked to rate their momentary mood and overall pain levels three times per day (shortly after waking up, around 3:00 p.m., and at about an hour before bedtime). At the same time, they will be asked to log each instance of laughter as it occurs, daily, for 14 days. They will carry the log with them throughout each day in order to document each instance of laughter.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals who have fibromyalgia syndrome

Exclusion criteria

  • None.

Treatment and study plan

Laughter Frequency

Behavioral

Relationships between laughter frequency, momentary mood state, and pain will be observed.

Primary outcomes

  1. Laughter Frequency

    Time frame: 14 days

    Documenting each instance of laughter throughout each day.

  2. Pain Ratings

    Time frame: Three times per day for 14 days

    Rating overall pain from 0 to 10, three times daily

  3. Emotional State

    Time frame: Three times per day for 14 days

    Rating momentary emotional state three times per day

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Walden University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationships Between Laughter Frequency, Pain Perception, and Affect in Fibromyalgia Patients

Acronym: LAF

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Nov 7, 2016
Registry last updated
May 7, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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