Trial reportPloS one2015
Multicomponent interdisciplinary group intervention for self-management of fibromyalgia: a mixed-methods randomized controlled trial.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Assessing the Impact of Interdisciplinary Multimodal Pain Treatment on Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.European journal of pain (London, England) · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for the management of sleep problems in people with fibromyalgia: a multi-methods evidence synthesis.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Pooled it
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- Are OMERACT recommendations followed in clinical trials on fibromyalgia? A systematic review of patient-reported outcomes and their measures.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- The Effect of Occupational Engagement on Lifestyle in Adults Living with Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Occupational therapy international · 2022Pooled it
- Self-management for chronic widespread pain including fibromyalgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2021Pooled it
- Psychological therapies for the management of chronic pain (excluding headache) in adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2020Pooled it
- Efficacy and mechanism of supervised adapted physical activity on quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia: single-center, prospective, randomised clinical and neuroimaging study.Scientific reports · 2026Trial
- Multi-disciplinary community-based group intervention for fibromyalgia: a pilot randomized controlled trial.Rheumatology international · 2023Trial
- Evaluation of a self-management patient education program for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome: study protocol of a cluster randomized controlled trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2016Trial
- Analgesic outcomes of 650 nm versus 810 nm diode laser photobiomodulation after dental implant placement in a randomized controlled trial.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Evolving Concepts in the Diagnosis and Management of Fibromyalgia: A Moving Target.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Development and impact of a tailored eHealth resource on fibromyalgia patient's self-management and self-efficacy: A mixed methods approach.British journal of pain · 2024Article
- Development of a Management App for Postviral Fibromyalgia-Like Symptoms: Patient Preference-Guided Approach.JMIR formative research · 2024Article
- Outcomes of whole-body photobiomodulation on pain, quality of life, leisure physical activity, pain catastrophizing, kinesiophobia, and self-efficacy: a prospective randomized triple-blinded clinical trial with 6 months of follow-up.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Article
- Psychoeducation for Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Emotional, Clinical and Functional Related-Outcomes.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Short-Term Effects of Whole-Body Photobiomodulation on Pain, Quality of Life and Psychological Factors in a Population Suffering from Fibromyalgia: A Triple-Blinded Randomised Clinical Trial.Pain and therapy · 2023Article
- Patient Satisfaction and Perspectives on Self-Management Education Programs: A Qualitative Study.Patient preference and adherence · 2023Article
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- Patients' Lived Experience in a Multicomponent Intervention for Fibromyalgia Syndrome in Primary Care: A Qualitative Interview Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study evaluated the efficacy of the PASSAGE Program, a structured multicomponent interdisciplinary group intervention for the self-management of FMS.
methodsA mixed-methods randomized controlled trial (intervention (INT) vs. waitlist (WL)) was conducted with patients suffering from FMS. Data were collected at baseline (T0), at the end of the intervention (T1), and 3 months later (T2). The primary outcome was change in pain intensity (0-10). Secondary outcomes were fibromyalgia severity, pain interference, sleep quality, pain coping strategies, depression, health-related quality of life, patient global impression of change (PGIC), and perceived pain relief. Qualitative group interviews with a subset of patients were also conducted. Complete data from T0 to T2 were available for 43 patients.
resultsThe intervention had a statistically significant impact on the three PGIC measures. At the end of the PASSAGE Program, the percentages of patients who perceived overall improvement in their pain levels, functioning and quality of life were significantly higher in the INT Group (73%, 55%, 77% respectively) than in the WL Group (8%, 12%, 20%). The same differences were observed 3 months post-intervention (Intervention group: 62%, 43%, 38% vs Waitlist Group: 13%, 13%, 9%). The proportion of patients who reported ≥ 50% pain relief was also significantly higher in the INT Group at the end of the intervention (36% vs 12%) and 3 months post-intervention (33% vs 4%). Results of the qualitative analysis were in line with the quantitative findings regarding the efficacy of the intervention. The improvement, however, was not reflected in the primary outcome and other secondary outcome measures.
conclusionThe PASSAGE Program was effective in helping FMS patients gain a sense of control over their symptoms. We suggest including PGIC in future clinical trials on FMS as they appear to capture important aspects of the patients' experience.
trial registrationInternational Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number Register ISRCTN14526380.
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