๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-08-17

Pain Processing in Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory Chronic Pain Syndromes (NCT05277025)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Interventional Protocol ๐Ÿ“Š Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: University of Florida

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic musculoskeletal pain disorder that afflicts up to 4% of the general population. The evaluation of pain mechanisms in FM has shown predominant central abnormalities and therefore has been designated as nociplastic pain syndrome. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by polyarthritis and pain from inflamed tissues, consistent with nociceptive pain. FM and RA patients may utilize overlapping pain mechanisms resulting in nociceptive and nociplastic pain.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Florida โ€” Gainesville, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 70 Years

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๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • University of Florida โ€” Gainesville, Florida

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (352) 294-8200

Email: staudr@ufl.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

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๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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