FIbromyalgia anD GenetIcs Subgroups (FIDGIS)
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Interventions
- Device: Electrophysiological measurement of reflex nociceptive flexion threshold (RIII reflex) using Nicolet Vicking device
- Registration Number
- NCT04624581
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
- Brief Summary
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) is characterized by widespread pain and affect 0.5 to 5 % of the general population, with a higher prevalence in women. Recognized as disease by World Health Organization since 1992, FS concern 1.2 to 2 million of French people and his etiology need to be clarified. This affection is characterized by a higher sensitivity to nociceptive stimulus, articular and muscular pain and associated to: fatigue, headache, sleep disorders, depression and irritated bowel syndrome. The presentation of this symptoms varied according to the patient with a heterogeneity of the clinical, physical, social and psychologic conditions and of the therapeutic responses.
Faced to the heterogeneity of FS, various hypotheses about the development mechanisms exist. Central sensitization could be one of the key mechanisms of FS, it is described as a loss of the natural balance between the transmission of a painful stimulus to the central nervous system and pain-inhibiting mechanisms, which results in permanent or chronic pain.
Moreover, work on the familial character of FS suggests that a genetic component may be involved in its development, but the identification of a genetic determinant is difficult given the multifactorial nature and complexity of FS.
The objective of this study is to characterize the predispositions of central sensitization and genetics in patients with FS compared to a control group, matched in age, sex and menopausal status.
- Detailed Description
This is an exploratory case control pathophysiology study of psychophysical (central sensitization assessment) and genetic (candidate gene panel) characteristics.
The main objectives of this study are :
Primary: Evaluate the central nociception sensitization characteristics and genetic determinants in fibromyalgic syndrome, comparing a group of patients to matched healthy controls.
Secondary :
* 1) Characterize genetic predispositions of central sensitization in patients with FS compared to matched healthy controls, including confirmation of known genetic markers and potential identification of new genetic variants involved,
* 2) Compare in the area of central sensitization the population of patients with FS and matched healthy controls,
* 3) Compare in the domain of temporal summation the population of patients with FS and matched healthy controls,
* 4) Describe in the clinical field the characteristics of the FS patient population,
* 5) Compare in the areas of quality of life, anxiety/depression and comorbidities, characteristics of the FS patient population and matched healthy controls,
* 6) Compare epigenetic biomarkers of the FS patient population with healthy matched controls,
* 7) Study of the role of the gut microbiota in patients with FS (bio banking)
* 8) Compare in the areas of pain, sound and light sensitivity the population of patients with FS and matched healthy controls.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 260
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Patient with fibromyalgia syndrome Electrophysiological measurement of reflex nociceptive flexion threshold (RIII reflex) using Nicolet Vicking device 250 patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (according to American College of Rheumatology 2016) will realize explorations to characterize central sensitization: reflex nociceptive flexion threshold by electrophysiological measure and blood sampling for evaluate the distribution of gene polymorphism. Healthy subjects Electrophysiological measurement of reflex nociceptive flexion threshold (RIII reflex) using Nicolet Vicking device 50 healthy matched volunteers (age, sex and menopausal status for women) will realize explorations to characterize central sensitization: reflex nociceptive flexion threshold by electrophysiological measure and blood sampling for evaluate distribution of gene polymorphism
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Evaluation of nociception flexion reflex (RIII) threshold by electromyography Day 1 Patient rested comfortably in a supine position in order to obtain muscular relaxation. Cutaneous electrodes will be applied, and the sural nerve will be stimulated in its retromaleolar track. Electromyographic responses will recorded using the Nicolet Vicking device with a pair of surface electrodes placed over the tendon of the ipsilateral biceps femoris.
The R-III reflex (objective threshold) will be identified as a multiphasic signal appearing at least 90 ms but less than 250 ms after each stimulation and will be considered to be present when the corrected computed surface was \>0.5 mV/ms (positive response).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Mechanical temporal summation by numerical scale (0 to 10) Day 1 The mechanical temporal summation test will be performed using a 180g (Size 6.45) Von Frey filament applied to the non-dominant arm of the patient/subject who are sitting comfortably in a quiet room. The Von Frey filament will be applied against the skin of the participant at right angle, the manipulator performs a pressure movement until the filament flexes slightly. The participant scores on a numerical verbal scale (0 to 10) the intensity of pain perceived by the application of a single stimulus, and then of ten stimuli
Concise Pain Questionnaire (QCD) Day 1 This self-assessment scale allows the patient to characterize the pain in relation to its psychosocial intensity and impact. The patient is asked to answer 9 graduated questions by circling a number from 0 (no pain) to 10 (the most horrible pain you can imagine). Among these questions the patient is asked to blacken the painful areas on a diagram and to put an S if the pain is on the surface or a P if it is deep
Detection of fibromyalgia using the FIRST questionnaire Day 1 The FIRST questionnaire is a 6-item self-questionnaire that detects fibromyalgia. The patient is asked to answer "yes" or "no". Five "yes" allow to detect fibromyalgia when pain has persisted for more than 3 months
Analysis of the microbiota (stool samples), Day 1 Identification of bacterial biodiversity by a genetic sequencing analysis of bacterial DNA. The stool samples will be collected and then frozen at -80°C and kept frozen until analysis.
Evaluation of sensitivity to pain by PSQ questionnaire Day 1 the sensitivity to pain of the participants will be assessed by the Pain Sensitivity Questionnaire (PSQ). The PSQ questionnaire explore natural sensitivity to pain using questions simulating more or less intense pain situation using 17 questions.
Evaluation of central sensitization Day 1 assessed by Central Sensitization Inventory questionnaire
Emotional status by Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale (HAD) Day 1 The Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale is a self-administered questionnaire in 14 items completed by the participant. It is used to determine the levels of anxiety and depression. Seven of the items relate to anxiety and seven relate to depression. Global score ranges from 0 to 42.
Evaluation of micro ARN using OpenArray technology Day 1 Studies have shown that thousands of human protein coding genes are regulated by micro RNAs, indicating that micro RNAs are "master regulators" of many important biological processes and some of this microRNA can be implicated in fibromyalgia continuum. The participants micro RNA's will be analyzed for 754 human selected micro RNA (OpenArray technology) that have been previously investigated in relation to FM susceptibility, symptoms or potential mechanisms. A single blood sample will be obtained on visit 1 day 1 and 6 aliquotes will be frozen at -80°C and kept frozen until the Open Array Technology analysis.
Evaluation of sensitivity to light by led panel Day 1 the light sensitivity level of the participants will be assessed using a led panel (Lykos Daylight, Manfrotto) in a room without any source of natural light. The light intensity will be progressive (by step of 1 seconds flash light every 20 seconds) and the participant will stop the test when the intensity of the light will be uncomfortable. The light sensitivity is the level at which the participant feels uncomfortable
Evaluation of genetic polymorphism using OpenArray technology day 1 Genome-wide association studies highlight that genetic factors are possibly responsible for up to 50% of the disease susceptibility, and several potential candidate genes have been found to be associated to fibromyalgia, including catecholaminergic (COMT), serotoninergic (HTR2A, SLC6A4), dopaminergic (GCH1, TAAR1) and glutamatergic (GRIA4) pathways. The participants will be genotyped for selected SNPs (120 SNPs- OpenArray technology) that have been previously investigated in relation to FM susceptibility, symptoms or potential mechanisms (Algynomics and international publications).
A single blood sample will be obtained on visit 1 day 1 and 4 aliquotes will be frozen at -80°C and kept frozen until the Open Array Technology analysisEvaluation of the impact of fibromyalgia using the FIQ questionnaire Day 1 The revised FIQ questionnaire is a 10-item self-questionnaire that assesses the impact of fibromyalgia. The first item is subdivided into 10 questions that assess the impact of the disease in everyday life
Evaluation of the Suspended Symmetrical Dorsal Cellulalgia Day 1 The experimenter makes a palpate-roll (by slightly lifting the skin) between the thumb and the other 4 fingers of the hand by following an axis on each side of the patient's spine. The palpate roll begins at the lumbar level and rises to the level of the shoulder blades on each side of the spine. The test is performed on one side of the spine and then on the other. The palpate roll should be performed 5 times on each side of the spine alternately. The investigator should rate for each side and at each pass whether the patient is experiencing pain or not. If the patient does not feel pain after 5 passes, the test is considered negative.
Quality of life by SF-36 quality of life questionnaire Day 1 the quality of life of the participants will be assessed by the self-administrated General Questionnaire 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36). The SF-36 questionnaire consists of 36 items and assesses an individual's physical and mental health using eleven questions related to eight aspects of health: physical function, role physical, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social function, role emotional, mental health.Global score ranges from 0 to 100.
Evaluation of sensitivity to sound by audiometer Day 1 the uncomfortable loudness level (ULL) of the participants will be assessed using the procedure of the British audiology society using a conventional audiometer (pure sound emission). The ULL is the level at which the participant responds or clearly feels uncomfortable and confirms this fact after removing the helmet.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
🇫🇷Clermont-Ferrand, France