Study of Mattress Type in Fibromyalgia

Study of Mattress Type in Fibromyalgia

The purpose of this research study is to determine if a new mattress relieves the symptoms of fibromyalgia and improves sleep, and if this is the case, whether one type of mattress is better than the other in doing so.

The various stages of sleep will be monitored via polysomnography(PSG) and scored to indicate the degree to which they reflect a normal sleep pattern. Changes in the severity of fibromyalgia symptoms will be assessed by tender point exam and study questionnaires administered at 2 month intervals.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female subjects who fulfill the American College of Rheumatology's case definition for Fibromyalgia -- that is they have both wide spread pain and more than 10 of the 18 tender points
• 18 years of age or older
• Has to be on stable medications and followed by one physician

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with the existence of an undiagnosed sleep disorder - namely obstructive sleep apnea or periodic leg movement syndrome
• Pregnancy