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Social Media Connectedness in Fibromyalgia

NCT07715877 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1041

Last updated 2026-07-21

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Patients suffering from fibromyalgia commonly experience depressive symptoms such as loneliness and hopelessness due to the nebulousness of the disease. A primary purpose of social media is to promote connectedness, which is associated with improved well-being. Using archival, de-identified data collected by a social media company, this study aims to explore whether connectedness among patients with fibromyalgia facilitated by social media can improve mental and physical health outcomes.

Conditions

  • Fibromyalgia (FM)
  • Social Connection
  • Suicidal Thoughts

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Social Media

Participants were invited to join a closed group to facilitate discussion about their experiences with fibromyalgia and offer social support.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Peter Franz, PhD · Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-19
Primary Completion
2023-10-31
Completion
2023-10-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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