Fibromyalgia: Diagnostic Progress and Therapeutic Advances
A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Neurology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 November 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Interests: chronic pain; fibromyalgia; transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS); cardiovascular regulation; emotional processing
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on advancing the clinical and experimental understanding of fibromyalgia, a complex and multifaceted chronic pain syndrome that remains challenging to diagnose and manage. Current research highlights persistent gaps in early detection, objective biomarkers, pathophysiological mechanisms, and individualized therapeutic strategies. Addressing these core problems is essential to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of this condition. The scope of the Special Issue includes innovative diagnostic approaches, from imaging and molecular markers to integrative clinical assessments; studies exploring neurobiology and immunology; and emerging treatment modalities spanning pharmacological, non-pharmacological, and interventional therapies. By mobilizing interdisciplinary expertise, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the development of more accurate diagnostic tools, deepen mechanistic insights, and foster evidence-based, personalized treatment strategies for fibromyalgia.
Prof. Dr. Casandra Isabel Montoro Aguilar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- fibromyalgia
- chronic pain
- central sensitization
- diagnostic biomarkers
- advanced imaging
- molecular markers
- autonomic nervous system
- cardiovascular regulation
- emotional processing
- cognitive dysfunction
- fatigue
- pain modulation
- neuromodulation
- tDCS
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