Laughter Frequency and Fibromyalgia Symptoms
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Fibromyalgia, Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 5/9/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 2016 |
| End Date: | October 2017 |
The Relationships Between Laughter Frequency, Pain Perception, and Affect in Fibromyalgia Patients
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether daily laughter frequency is associated
with pain intensity and emotional state ratings in individuals who have fibromyalgia
syndrome.
with pain intensity and emotional state ratings in individuals who have fibromyalgia
syndrome.
Participants will be asked to provide (or authorize the researcher to obtain) fibromyalgia
diagnosis confirmation from a health care provider.
Initially, participants will complete a demographics form and two screening assessments. Then
for 14 days, they will be asked to rate their momentary mood and overall pain levels three
times per day (shortly after waking up, around 3:00 p.m., and at about an hour before
bedtime). At the same time, they will be asked to log each instance of laughter as it occurs,
daily, for 14 days. They will carry the log with them throughout each day in order to
document each instance of laughter.
diagnosis confirmation from a health care provider.
Initially, participants will complete a demographics form and two screening assessments. Then
for 14 days, they will be asked to rate their momentary mood and overall pain levels three
times per day (shortly after waking up, around 3:00 p.m., and at about an hour before
bedtime). At the same time, they will be asked to log each instance of laughter as it occurs,
daily, for 14 days. They will carry the log with them throughout each day in order to
document each instance of laughter.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals who have fibromyalgia syndrome
Exclusion Criteria:
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