Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, functional impairment, and psychological symptoms. Pharmacological treatments alone are often insufficient, and multidisciplinary, non-pharmacological approaches are recommended for the management of FMS. Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) has been developed for individuals with chronic pain, and studies investigating its effectiveness in patients with FMS are increasing. However, evidence regarding online delivery of MBSR remains limited.
This parallel-group, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of an 8-week online mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on mindfulness levels, pain severity, functionality, pain catastrophizing, and somatosensory temporal discrimination ability in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome. A total of 94 participants aged 18 to 65 years and diagnosed with FMS were randomly assigned to either an online MBSR intervention group or a waitlist control group receiving treatment as usual.
Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after the intervention period using validated self-report scales and somatosensory temporal discrimination threshold measurements. By evaluating both clinical outcomes and somatosensory processing, this study aims to contribute to the understanding of the potential role of online mindfulness-based interventions as an accessible and complementary treatment option for patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.