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RECRUITING NA

Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain

NCT07023523 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This study aims to explore the usefulness of self-regulation of brain activity in patients with fibromyalgia. Patients will use real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback to observe and regulate their own brain activity while applying mental strategies to reduce fibromyalgia pain. The study consists of 2 magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) visits that involve brain neuroimaging for fMRI neurofeedback tasks, as well as 8 weekly intervention sessions with a pain psychologist. Patients will be randomized to either Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Fibromyalgia Education groups.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • BEHAVIORAL Disease Education

Study Locations (1)

Massachusetts

  • Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging — Boston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 36 participants
Start Date 2025-10-31
Est. Completion 2026-07
Phase NA

Sponsor

Brigham and Women's Hospital

929 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07023523

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07023523 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 36 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 929 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Fibromyalgia appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07023523 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07023523 about?

NCT07023523 is a clinical study titled "Self-regulation of Real-time fMRI Brain Activity in Chronic Pain". This study aims to explore the usefulness of self-regulation of brain activity in patients with fibromyalgia. Patients will use real-time functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) neurofeedback to observe and regulate their own brain activity while applying mental strategies to reduce fibromyalgi...

What is the current status of trial NCT07023523?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 36 participants. The study started on 2025-10-31. Estimated completion is 2026-07.

What conditions does trial NCT07023523 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Fibromyalgia. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07023523?

The interventions under investigation include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Disease Education (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07023523?

This trial is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital, which has 929 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT07023523 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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