University Seeks People With Fibromyalgia

The University of Würzburg is currently testing a free, scientifically led online programme designed to help people with fibromyalgia to cope better with chronic pain and improve their quality of life.

The programme lasts eight weeks. It is based on mindfulness-based methods that have been proven to help reduce pain intensity, stress, anxiety and depression.

Under professional guidance, participants learn in small groups to develop a new, more conscious and, above all, self-directed way of dealing with pain using short meditations, breathing techniques, gentle movement exercises and other mindfulness exercises.

Conditions of Participation

People with medically diagnosed fibromyalgia can take part in the study. It is necessary to regularly take part in the weekly online group sessions, which last around 2.5 hours each. It is also necessary to be prepared to practise at home and complete questionnaires for evaluation.

Course Start and Programme

A preliminary meeting will take place online on Friday, 21 November 2025, at 16:30. Further dates will follow on a weekly basis with a break over Christmas:

Fri 28 Nov, Fri 05 Dec, Fri 12 Dec, Fri 19 Dec, Christmas break, Fri 09 Jan, Fri 16 Jan, Fri 23 Jan, Fri 30 Jan, each from 16:30 to 19:00 (the first and eighth dates last until 19:30).

Enrolment

Interested parties can contact Saskia Drapart by phone or e-mail, T 0163 691 98 67, intervention@uni-wuerzburg.de

Who is Conducting the Study

The programme is led by Professor Andrea Kübler from the Chair of Psychology I, a certified mindfulness trainer and expert in mindfulness-based methods for chronic illnesses. She is supported by the renowned pain researcher Claudia Sommer, Professor at the Neurological Clinic and Polyclinic of the University Hospital of Würzburg. Psychologist Saskia Drapart will provide scientific support.