Posted May 10, 2022

Dalhousie University ‑ Nova Scotia, Canada

Have you been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or Myalgic encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Take part in a study and get a picture of your brain! You will be reimbursed $50 per visit (total of $200) and will receive a 2D image of your brain. Participation includes completing questionnaires, computer tasks, and a heat pain task. Your brain will be studied with an MRI machine and we will collect fasting blood samples. If you take part, you will be scheduled to attend 4 visits at the Halifax Infirmary and or Dickson Building of the Victoria General Hospital.

To volunteer for this study, you must

  • Have a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia syndrome (fibromyalgia or Myalgic encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
  • Be 18-60 years of age
  • Be right-handed
  • Have no history of neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Alzheimers
  • Have normal vision or vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses.

Participants will be screened by telephone or email to meet additional criteria.
Please email netphyslab@nshealth.ca

or call Meenakshi Dev at 9024737449