Clinical Research: Phase 1 - Phase 4

In Treating Fibromyalgia, Goal Is Overall Benefit — Not Just Less Pain

The most prevalent gauge of efficacy in the study of fibromyalgia drugs is — no surprise here — pain relief. But analgesic effect alone is not a sufficient measure in the eyes of the FDA, which seeks evidence of overall benefit and improvement in patient function when evaluating treatments for a condition commonly associated with...