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Clinical Study

Metformin for People with Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Fibromyalgia may cause people serious chronic pain. It is very difficult to help people with this pain. Metformin is an approved drug. Research is needed to learn if metformin helps people with pain from fibromyalgia. The information we gain may aid future patients.

I AM INTERESTED

For more information contact:

Reiko Mitsunaga

  pain.research@hsc.utah.edu
  801-585-7695

IRB#: IRB_00160543 | PI: Norman Taylor | Department: ADMIN COMPUTING SERVICES | Approval Date: 2022-11-23 07:00:00
Specialties: Pain Management

Who can participate?

 Gender: All

 Age: Over 18 years old

 Volunteers: Volunteers with special conditions

 Location: In Person


Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18 to 65 years old
  • Diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Other diseases at the same time as fibromyalgia such as diabetes, heart or lung disease, problems with the kidney or liver, autoimmune disease
  • Pregnancy or planning to get pregnant
  • Serious mental health problems such as recent history of drug abuse, suicidal or self-harming behaviors, or psychosis
  • Abnormal levels of creatinine, vitamin B12, hepatic function panel, or estimated glomerular filtration rate
  • Other pain problems associated with cancer, injury, organ damage, or neuropathic pain

Will I be paid for my time?

Yes

Last Updated: 4/5/21