Cognitive Training to Enhance Brain-to-brain Concordance During Acupuncture
This study will evaluate the impact of a novel non-pharmacological multimodal therapy, a type of approach known to improve pain outcomes and recommended by the Institute of Medicine report for chronic pain management. This study design will also allow the investigators to evaluate a neural model supporting therapeutic alliance for pain outcomes for fibromyalgia.
• Meet traditional American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for FM as well as the more recent Wolfe et al 2011 criteria
• Are on stable doses of medication for 30 days prior to entering the study and agree not to change medications or dosages during the trial
• Ability to fully understand and consent to study procedures
• Baseline pain intensity of at least 4/10
• Pain duration of at least 6 months