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Study to assess impact of gluten-free diet on fibromyalgia

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Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2015 13:27

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Thank  you to everyone who has volunteered to take part in this study.  There are now enough for the research.

Do you think diet could help with the symptoms of FM?  Then consider taking part in this study as a step to proving this.

Are you diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Are you interested in taking part in a diet study?

A team at the University of Surrey are conducting a study to assess the impact of following a gluten-free diet in symptoms of Fibromyalgia. The study will take 6 weeks to complete. It will involve completing 3 four day food diaries and a weekly symptom questionnaire.

We are recruiting females who have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia and would consider following a gluten-free diet for 4 weeks, along with their normal diet for 2.

All data will be kept confidential. This study has received a favourable opinion from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Ethics committee at the University of Surrey.

If you would be willing to take part, please contact:

Miss Tamara Fenton: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Celia Mannering: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Dr Barbara Engel: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.