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  • Rheumatology
  • Psychiatry
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective for fibromyalgia, depression, and anxiety.
  • Computerized CBT delivery enhances accessibility to therapy.
  • This study investigates internet-based CBT for fibromyalgia symptom management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of internet-based CBT on Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) scores.
  • To evaluate changes in tender point assessments in fibromyalgia patients receiving internet-based CBT.
  • To determine the efficacy of a digital CBT program for comorbid depression and anxiety in fibromyalgia.

Main Methods:

  • A 12-week randomized controlled trial involving 56 adult patients meeting American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia.
  • Participants had mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
  • Intervention group received 6-week internet-based CBT (MoodGYM); control group received standard care, with assessments at 1, 6, and 12 weeks.

Main Results:

  • The internet-based CBT group (MoodGYM) showed significantly lower mean FIQ scores at 6 and 12 weeks compared to the control group (P<0.05).
  • Mean tender point scores were significantly reduced in the MoodGYM group at 6 and 12 weeks (P<0.001).
  • While FIQ scores did not change significantly over time within the MoodGYM group, tender points showed a significant decreasing trend from baseline to 12 weeks.

Conclusions:

  • Internet-based CBT (MoodGYM) demonstrated significant benefits in reducing fibromyalgia impact and tender point pain.
  • Digital CBT delivery provides a viable and accessible treatment option for managing depression and anxiety in fibromyalgia patients.
  • This approach can improve patient outcomes by increasing access to evidence-based psychological therapies.