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Appendix O: Poster Advertis<strong>in</strong>g Study Four (Chapter Seven)<br />

Does m<strong>in</strong>dfulness improve sleep quality <strong>and</strong><br />

quality of life <strong>in</strong> patients with fibromyalgia?<br />

People with fibromyalgia syndrome often f<strong>in</strong>d that they experience difficulties<br />

sleep<strong>in</strong>g. Research has shown that poor sleep quality is l<strong>in</strong>ked to higher levels<br />

of pa<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> fatigue <strong>in</strong> people with this condition. A recent research study has<br />

found that an approach called m<strong>in</strong>dfulness can improve sleep quality for people<br />

with <strong>in</strong>somnia.<br />

We are runn<strong>in</strong>g a study to see if a m<strong>in</strong>dfulness relaxation approach can help to<br />

improve sleep quality <strong>and</strong> quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia.<br />

Are you <strong>in</strong>trigued?<br />

If you:<br />

have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome<br />

<strong>and</strong> are aged over 18 years<br />

you may be able to take part <strong>in</strong> this pilot study.<br />

No travel will be required <strong>and</strong> all equipment will be provided.<br />

If you're <strong>in</strong>terested, please contact:<br />

Joanna Rodriguez at the University of Surrey<br />

Tel: 07747823645 Email: jr00008@surrey.ac.uk<br />

or Alice Theadom Mark Cropley<br />

Brighton <strong>and</strong> Sussex Medical School University of Surrey<br />

01273 642186 01483 686928<br />

a.theadom@bsms.ac.uk Mark.Cropley@surrey.ac.uk<br />

We will send you further <strong>in</strong>formation about the study to help you decide whether<br />

you would like to take part.<br />

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