This study aims to see whether acupuncture can help fibromyalgia patients by giving them acupuncture treatment and seeing whether acupuncture helps enhance the effects of an opioid.
Are 18 - 80 years old
have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia for more than 6 months
Are already using chronic, continuous opioid therapy, including but not limited to the use of Hydrocodone (Norco), Oxycodone (Percocet), morphine, methadone or Tylenol #3 daily
Have moderate to excruciating pain at baseline, determined by a 5 or greater score on the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Are younger than 18 or older than 80 years old
Have been diagnosed with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Pregnant
Have an active litigation or worker's compensation case
University of California, Irvine
Lead sponsor