Outcomes Related to Participation in the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Clinic Nurse Facilitated Class

Overview

About this study

The primary purpose for this study is to assess if any relationship exists between participation in the Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Clinic (FCFC) class (12 hours or 8 hours educational session/class) and overall reduction in symptom severity and/or increased level of functioning, in our fibromyalgia patients.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients diagnosed with FM at our Fibromyalgia Clinic
Patients actively being seen at the Fibromyalgia Clinic
FM patients age 18-80
Able and willing to give informed consent
Able to speak English
Able to complete questionnaires
Completed the 12 or 8 hours of class-based education
Patient owns a phone
Patient is willing to participate in survey answering questions that are estimated to take about 1 hour to complete

Exclusion Criteria:

Diagnoses of bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or dementia
Individuals who do not meet inclusion criteria
Individuals who decline to participate in the study

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Connie Luedtke, R.N., RN-BC	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Connie Luedtke, R.N., RN-BC

Closed for enrollment

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