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Abstracts tagged "fibromyalgia"

  • Abstract Number: 1855 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Using a Whole-population Approach to Help Design More Effective and Efficient Healthcare Services for People with Fibromyalgia

    Gary Macfarlane1, Roxanne Cooksey2, Ernest Choy3 and Rosemary Hollick4, 1Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health (Epidemiology Group), University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, 3Section of Rheumatology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, United Kingdom, 4University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

    Background/Purpose: A large body of evidence has informed, internationally, management recommendations for people with fibromyalgia. However there are very few studies which have examined how…
  • Abstract Number: 1612 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Design and Validation of a Comparator for Randomized Controlled Trials of a Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Michael Gendreau1, Yifei Dai2, Michael Rosenbluth3, David Williams4 and Daniel Clauw5, 1Gendreau Consulting, LLC, Poway, CA, 2Swing Therapeutics, Gainesville, FL, 3Swing Therapeutics, San Francisco, CA, 4Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 5Department of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

    Background/Purpose: The use of a control arm (comparator) in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) is considered the gold standard for trial conduct and interpretation. Choosing an…
  • Abstract Number: 1857 • ACR Convergence 2023

    More Than 50% of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Patients with High or Moderate CDAI (clinical Disease Activity Index) Screen Positive on MDHAQ (multidimensional Health Assessment Questionnaire) Indices for FAST4 (fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool) And/or MDS2 (MDHAQ Depression Screen)

    Juan Schmukler and Theodore Pincus, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

    Background/Purpose: Treat to target in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) suggests escalation of therapy in patients whose scores are high or moderate on a disease activity index…
  • Abstract Number: 1613 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Tetrodotoxin Sensitive Nav1.7 Sodium Channel SCN9A Gene Polymorphism rs6754031(T >G) Is Associated with Fibromyalgia

    Koshy Nithin Thomas, Shivika Guleria, Amita Aggarwal and Able Lawrence, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, India

    Background/Purpose: SCN9A gene encodes a tetrodotoxin sensitive Nav1.7 Sodium channel expressed in dorsal root ganglia, peripheral nerves, olfactory nerves and inner ear. Rare Mutations in…
  • Abstract Number: 2037 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Assessing Risk of Depression in Common Rheumatologic Disorders Using Diagnostic Codes, Survey Scores, and Propensity Score Matching Methodology

    COMFORT ANIM-KORANTENG1, YONG EUN2, Okeoghene Akpoigbe2 and AMANDA SAMMUT2, 1Harlem Hospital Center, New York, NY, 2NYCHH- HARLEM, New York, NY

    Background/Purpose: Many studies have shown that rheumatologic conditions are associated with a higher risk of depression. The two most common methods to detect depression in…
  • Abstract Number: 1614 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Therapy Combining Millimeter Wave-based Neuromodulation with Coaching for the Improvement in Quality of Life of Patients with Fibromyalgia: A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial

    Caroline Maindet1, Anne Dumolard2, Mélanie Veloso2, Mario Barmaki3, Rodrigue Deleens4, Raphaël Gonon-Demoulian5, Alberta Lorenzi-Pernot6, Mireille Michel-Cherqui7, Alain Serrie8, Stanislas Velliet9 and Jean-Luc Bosson2, 1University Hospital Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France, 2Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, Grenoble, France, 3Médipôle Lyon Villeurbanne, Lyon, France, 4Rouen University Hospital, Rouen, France, 5Montpellier University Hospital, Montpellier, France, 6Neurology private practice, Mornant, France, 7Foch hospital, Suresnes, France, 8Paris University Hospital, Paris, Guinea, 9Valenciennes hospital, Valenciennes, France

    Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome with symptoms of moderate to severe intensity, including diffuse pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairment. While first-line recommendation…
  • Abstract Number: PP09 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Practicing Mindfulness to Improve Quality of Life

    Vanessa Patino-Lydia, Global Healthy Living Foundation, Hallandale, FL

    Background/Purpose: I’ve been living with symptoms of PSA and fibromyalgia for over 15 years. Four years ago, after flareup that severely impacted my mobility where…
  • Abstract Number: 1629 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Persons with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Long COVID Had Worse Pre-COVID RA Symptoms and Worse Non-RA Symptoms, as Well as Higher Rates of Fibromyalgia Compared with COVID Infected Long COVID Negative

    Kaleb Michaud1, Sofia Pedro2, Shreena Kamlesh Gandhi3 and Frederick Wolfe2, 1University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 2Forward, The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases, Wichita, KS, 3Kansas University School of Medicine, Wichita, KS

    Background/Purpose: Long COVID, also known as Post COVID syndrome or postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, refers to the development of persistent or new symptoms lasting…
  • Abstract Number: 0328 • ACR Convergence 2023

    From Patient Needs to Platform Design: Using Patient Preference to Guide the Development of a Post-Viral Fibromyalgia Management App

    Marc Blanchard1, Pedro Ming Azevedo2, Tiffany Prétat2, Cinja Koller2 and Thomas Hügle3, 1Dept. of Rheumatology, University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV) and University Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne, Switzerland, 3Dept. of Rheumatology, University Hospital Lausanne (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland

    Background/Purpose: Post-viral fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can develop in individuals following a viral infection, such as COVID-19. Recent studies have shown that approximately…
  • Abstract Number: 1827 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Revolutionizing Fibromyalgia Treatment: Exploring the Efficacy of a New FDA Cleared Photoceutical Device

    Timothy Demchak1, Ernesto Leal-Junior2, Neide Ribeiro2, Heliodora Casalechi2, Douglas Johnson3 and Shaiane Tomazoni4, 1Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, 2Nove de Julho University, São Paulo, Brazil, 3Multi Radiance Medical, Solon, OH, 4University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway

    Background/Purpose: Fibromyalgia syndrome effects 2-8% of the general population and is characterized by specific tender points. FM annual economic impact $12-$14 billion.Current treatments are only…
  • Abstract Number: 0404 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Persistent Pain and Its Predictors After Start of Anti-TNF Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis – Is Line of Treatment Linked to Different Pain Patterns?

    Carmen Roseman, Johan Karlsson Wallman, Jon Einarsson, Elisabeth Mogard, Elisabet Lindqvist, Meliha Kapetanovic and Tor Olofsson, Lund University and Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden

    Background/Purpose: Persisting pain with or without inflammation control is a common and debilitating symptom in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Concerns have been raised that patients with…
  • Abstract Number: 1828 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Positive Screening for Fibromyalgia or Depression on Validated MDHAQ Indices Is Seen in 56-71% of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients with High DAS28 or CDAI, 40-47% with Moderate, 2-42% with Low, and 0-21% with DAS28 or CDAI Remission

    Theodore Pincus1, Rahel Hunter1 and Nicholas Rodwell2, 1Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 2Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia

    Background/Purpose: DAS28 (disease activity score 28) and CDAI (clinical disease activity index) are prominent indices to assess patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) quantitatively, for which…
  • Abstract Number: 0454 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Activity Indices Assess More Than Inflammation: 29%-36% of Patients with Moderate or High DAS28–ESR or CDAI Have 0 or 1 Swollen Joints, but Positive Screens on MDHAQ FAST4 (fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool) And/or MDS2 (MDHAQ Depression Screen) Indices

    Theodore Pincus1, Nicholas Rodwell2 and Rahel Hunter1, 1Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 2University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia

    Background/Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapy is recommended to be intensified according to treat-to-target if DAS28 (disease activity score 28) or CDAI (clinical disease activity index)…
  • Abstract Number: 1829 • ACR Convergence 2023

    Blood-derived Extracellular Vesicles as Potential Diagnostic Biomarker in Fibromyalgia Syndrome

    Gilad Halpert, Daniel Yechiali, liel Katbi, Eri Govrin, Boris Guilbord, Ori Segal and Howard AMITAL, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel

    Background/Purpose: The Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a global chronic pain condition, which affects approximately 2–6% of the population. The underlying mechanism of FMS is unclear…
  • Abstract Number: 0483 • ACR Convergence 2023

    The Influence of “Fibromyalgia-ness” on Treatment Response Amongst Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA). Results from the British Society for Rheumatology Psoriatic Arthritis Register (BSR‐PsA)

    Gary Macfarlane1, Ovidiu Rotariu2, Stephanie Lembke2, Flavia Sunzini3, Gareth T. Jones1 and Neil Basu3, 1Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health (Epidemiology Group), University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 2University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, 3University of Glasgow, Glasgow, United Kingdom

    Background/Purpose: Co-morbid fibromyalgia has been shown to be an important influence on non-response in patients with some inflammatory arthritides. Around 1 in 5 patients with…
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