Investigating Sleep in Fibromyalgia Patients
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A correlational study investigating the relationships between opiate medication use, sleep and mood in patients with Fibromyalgia
IRAS ID
151858
Contact name
Jason Ellis
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Northumbria University
Research summary
The aim of the study is as follows: To investigate and identify possible correlations between long term prescription medication use (with particular reference to opioid medications), sleep problems and mood in patients with Fibromyalgia. Furthermore, we aim to investigate the relationships between each variable and the impact each may have on the severity of a patient’s Fibromyalgia symptoms and overall quality of life.
REC name
North East - Tyne & Wear South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/NE/0143
Date of REC Opinion
12 Jun 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion