Examination of enhancing the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with fibromyalgia

2023 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

• Project/Area Number: 21K03067
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Section: 一般
• Review Section: Basic Section 10030:Clinical psychology-related
• Research Institution: Ehime University
• Principal Investigator: Kotegawa Yuichi 愛媛大学, 医学部附属病院, 助教(病院教員) (10798804)
• Project Period (FY): 2021-04-01 – 2024-03-31
• Keywords: 線維筋痛症 / 認知行動療法 / 前頭葉機能 / 痛みの受容 / PAINVISION / ディストラクション / 活動ペーシング

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The findings gain knowledge about ‘Fibro-fog’ in Japanese patient with fibromyalgia. Furthermore, we researched that ‘Fibro-fog’ and PAINVISION influence for cognitive behavioral techniques. On the Distraction techniques, variation in PAINVISION significant correlated set-shifting of WCST. There was no immediate change in CPAQ-J due to provision of PAINVISION. We suggested that CBT improved JFIQ, CPAQ-J (activities engagement), PCS and PSEQ in Japanese patient with fibromyalgia. However, the association between executive function and cognitive behavioral techniques requires further investigation.

Free Research Field

臨床心理学

Academic Significance and Societal Importance of the Research Achievements

国内において、線維筋痛症の認知機能の実態や認知行動療法の効果についての報告はほとんどなかった。実行機能の低下の実態についての知見を提供できたことは日本の線維筋痛症患者の苦悩を理解する上でも有益と思われる。また、国内における線維筋痛症患者への認知行動療法の効果を示唆するエビデンスを提供できた。