2026 Vol.44, N°6 - Table of contents
June - Fibromyalgia 2026
One year in review
CER20147
2026,44,6
Pg. 1057-1068
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Pathogenetic and clinical aspects of fibromyalgia: one year in review 2026
C. Iannuccelli, M. Favretti, B. Bianchi, G. Dolcini, C. Cauli, V. Ferraro, C. Gioia, L. Bazzichi, F. Atzeni, A. Batticciotto, F. Galli, G. Varrassi, J.N. Ablin, R. Gualtierotti, F. Conti, M. Di Franco, F. Salaffi, P. Sarzi-Puttini, M. Di Carlo
on behalf of the Pain Study Group of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/asx3uo
C. Iannuccelli, M. Favretti, B. Bianchi, G. Dolcini, C. Cauli, V. Ferraro, C. Gioia, L. Bazzichi, F. Atzeni, A. Batticciotto, F. Galli, G. Varrassi, J.N. Ablin, R. Gualtierotti, F. Conti, M. Di Franco, F. Salaffi, P. Sarzi-Puttini, M. Di Carlo
on behalf of the Pain Study Group of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/asx3uo
CER20135
2026,44,6
Pg. 1069-1081
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Therapeutic advances in fibromyalgia: one year in review 2026
L. Bazzichi, M. Di Carlo, F. Salaffi, S. Farah, F. Porta, J.N. Ablin, G. Varrassi, F. Galli, D. Fornasari, M. Carotti, A. Alciati, G. Pellegrino, A. Batticciotto, D. Lucini, R. Casale, M. Di Franco, P. Sarzi-Puttini, C. Iannuccelli
on behalf of the Pain Study Group of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/xscnij
L. Bazzichi, M. Di Carlo, F. Salaffi, S. Farah, F. Porta, J.N. Ablin, G. Varrassi, F. Galli, D. Fornasari, M. Carotti, A. Alciati, G. Pellegrino, A. Batticciotto, D. Lucini, R. Casale, M. Di Franco, P. Sarzi-Puttini, C. Iannuccelli
on behalf of the Pain Study Group of the Italian Society of Rheumatology (SIR)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/xscnij
Editorials
CER20157
2026,44,6
Pg. 1082-1084
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War, trauma and pain: an invisible and enduring burden
J.N. Ablin, P. Sarzi-Puttini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/3axudr
J.N. Ablin, P. Sarzi-Puttini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/3axudr
CER20146
2026,44,6
Pg. 1085-1087
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Treating the whole patient: why the integration of medical and psychological expertise is not optional in fibromyalgia care
F. Galli, P. Sarzi-Puttini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/a2ocfv
F. Galli, P. Sarzi-Puttini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/a2ocfv
Environmental Rheumatology
CER20044
2026,44,6
Pg. 1088-1103
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The microbiota-gut-brain axis in fibromyalgia: a scoping review
G. Varrassi, K. Chelidze, Y.V. Tran, P.V. Van Pham, A.A. Al Alwany, M.N. Encinas, P. Sarzi-Puttini, D. Myrcik, A. Corriero, G. Farì, M.L.G. Leoni
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/5yhjub
G. Varrassi, K. Chelidze, Y.V. Tran, P.V. Van Pham, A.A. Al Alwany, M.N. Encinas, P. Sarzi-Puttini, D. Myrcik, A. Corriero, G. Farì, M.L.G. Leoni
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/5yhjub
Full Papers
CER18944
2026,44,6
Pg. 1104-1110
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Acute activation of rat dorsal root ganglion neurons and their satellite glial cells by the serum of patients suffering from fibromyalgia
F. Mercado, A. Almanza, P. Segura-Chama, V. Galindo-Avendaño, L.-A. Martínez-Martínez, M. Martínez-Lavín
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/g3vzz3
F. Mercado, A. Almanza, P. Segura-Chama, V. Galindo-Avendaño, L.-A. Martínez-Martínez, M. Martínez-Lavín
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/g3vzz3
CER19179
2026,44,6
Pg. 1111-1117
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Two faces of chronic pain: distinct psychosocial profiles in headache and fibromyalgia
A. De Sandi, A. Marfoli, E.N. Aiello, D. Mellace, C. Manzoni, B. Poletti, M. Vergari, F. Cogiamanian, G. Pravettoni, A. Priori, R. Ferrucci
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/d586el
A. De Sandi, A. Marfoli, E.N. Aiello, D. Mellace, C. Manzoni, B. Poletti, M. Vergari, F. Cogiamanian, G. Pravettoni, A. Priori, R. Ferrucci
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/d586el
CER19378
2026,44,6
Pg. 1118-1123
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Association between reproductive factors and fibromyalgia: a cross-sectional analysis of female health profiles
D. Kurtuluş, S. Dagci, K. Arkan, S. Akgol, B. Can
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/pg971k
D. Kurtuluş, S. Dagci, K. Arkan, S. Akgol, B. Can
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/pg971k
CER19238
2026,44,6
Pg. 1124-1130
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Interleukin-1 receptor accessory protein expression could link to the insula-default mode network connection and clinical depression in fibromyalgia: a preliminary exploratory study
N.T. Nhu, S.-Y. Wang, C.-L. Han, J.-H. Kang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/us0q5x
N.T. Nhu, S.-Y. Wang, C.-L. Han, J.-H. Kang
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/us0q5x
CER19083
2026,44,6
Pg. 1131-1138
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The relationship between balance disorder, brain tractography and volume measurements in fibromyalgia syndrome: a cross-sectional study
F. Çiçek, T. Seber, F.G. Ülkü Demir, A. Payas, İ. Uçar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/7rvho6
F. Çiçek, T. Seber, F.G. Ülkü Demir, A. Payas, İ. Uçar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/7rvho6
CER19071
2026,44,6
Pg. 1139-1146
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Invisible pain, visible change: the impact of multidisciplinary treatment on women with fibromyalgia
L. Cohen-Biton, D. Buskila, R. Nissanholtz-Gannot
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/1qsk0c
L. Cohen-Biton, D. Buskila, R. Nissanholtz-Gannot
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/1qsk0c
CER19483
2026,44,6
Pg. 1147-1152
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Via Dolorosa: impact of nociplastic pain on hospitalisation outcomes. A retrospective cohort study
I. Ben Shabat, S. Shtorzberg, M. Hoffman Ben Shabat, J.N. Ablin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/nrtxo8
I. Ben Shabat, S. Shtorzberg, M. Hoffman Ben Shabat, J.N. Ablin
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/nrtxo8
CER19787
2026,44,6
Pg. 1153-1158
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Investigation of cervical extensor muscle volume in females with fibromyalgia
F. Çiçek, A. Payas, T. Seber, F.G. Ülkü Demir, A.T. Çiftçi, F.G. Ceranoğlu, H. Keleş, İ. Uçar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/jrtyfg
F. Çiçek, A. Payas, T. Seber, F.G. Ülkü Demir, A.T. Çiftçi, F.G. Ceranoğlu, H. Keleş, İ. Uçar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/jrtyfg
CER20021
2026,44,6
Pg. 1159-1168
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Reconsidering the boundaries between fibromyalgia and post-traumatic stress disorder: evidence from label-free distributional similarity analysis in 2,470 participants
M. Luís, A.M. Pinto, F. Caramelo, J.A.P. Da Silva
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/um5fjb
M. Luís, A.M. Pinto, F. Caramelo, J.A.P. Da Silva
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/um5fjb
CER20018
2026,44,6
Pg. 1169-1176
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Comparing three fibromyalgia screening tools: diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility
F. Salaffi, M. Carotti, S. Farah, P. Sarzi-Puttini, M. Di Carlo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/rmrmum
F. Salaffi, M. Carotti, S. Farah, P. Sarzi-Puttini, M. Di Carlo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/rmrmum
CER19936
2026,44,6
Pg. 1177-1187
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Irritable bowel syndrome is related to small fibre pathology in patients with fibromyalgia
G. Paparella, G. Paparella, R. Barone, M. Lupia, E. Ammendola, L. Clemente, M. Delussi, G. Lopalco, F. Iannone, A.M. Aloisi, M. De Tommaso
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/o6cck0
G. Paparella, G. Paparella, R. Barone, M. Lupia, E. Ammendola, L. Clemente, M. Delussi, G. Lopalco, F. Iannone, A.M. Aloisi, M. De Tommaso
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/o6cck0
Reviews
CER19320
2026,44,6
Pg. 1188-1198
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Fibromyalgia and metabolic syndrome: prevalence, potential shared pathophysiological mechanisms and non-pharmacological treatment strategies
A. Alciati, F. Cracò, A. Burgio, A. Pezzano, F. Atzeni
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/y4a7s4
A. Alciati, F. Cracò, A. Burgio, A. Pezzano, F. Atzeni
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/y4a7s4
CER19728
2026,44,6
Pg. 1199-1207
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Oxygen-ozone autohaemotherapy in fibromyalgia: safety profile and adverse events. A scoping review
R. Casale, K. Petrikonis, A. Ahmadian, L. Bazzichi, P. Sarzi-Puttini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/l4g4nf
R. Casale, K. Petrikonis, A. Ahmadian, L. Bazzichi, P. Sarzi-Puttini
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/l4g4nf
CER19793
2026,44,6
Pg. 1208-1216
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Oxygen-ozone autohaemotherapy in fibromyalgia: oxidative stress, Nrf2 activation, small fibre neuropathy and a critical narrative review of the evidence
R. Casale, J. Bernatoniene, K. Petrikonis, D. Fornasari, P. Sarzi-Puttini, G. Varrassi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/2l85py
R. Casale, J. Bernatoniene, K. Petrikonis, D. Fornasari, P. Sarzi-Puttini, G. Varrassi
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/2l85py
CER20085
2026,44,6
Pg. 1217-1226
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Helping patients understand and manage their fibromyalgia: a structured educational approach for the clinical encounter
J.A.P. Da Silva
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/p1sslm
J.A.P. Da Silva
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/p1sslm
Paediatric Rheumatology
CER19094
2026,44,6
Pg. 1227-1235
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A novel approach to the clinical assessment of juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome: the Juvenile Fibromyalgia Multidimensional Assessment Report
E. Drago, C. Lavarello, A. Alongi, A. Ronchetti, E. Pescio, M. Mazzoni, L. Chiarella, L. Nobili, S. Kotzeva, B. Gily, M. Gattorno, A. Ravelli, C. Malattia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/0v4aqh
E. Drago, C. Lavarello, A. Alongi, A. Ronchetti, E. Pescio, M. Mazzoni, L. Chiarella, L. Nobili, S. Kotzeva, B. Gily, M. Gattorno, A. Ravelli, C. Malattia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/0v4aqh
Letters to the Editor
CER19073
2026,44,6
Pg. 1236
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Assessing the impact of the pandemic on fibromyalgia patients requires methodologically and substantively reliable studies
J. Finsterer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/tffim2
J. Finsterer
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/tffim2
CER19106
2026,44,6
Pg. 1237-1238
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Unveiling a new phenomenon: co-occurring fibromyalgia in spouses
Z. Ye, R. Ma, J.-C. Wei, Z. Ying
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/chgspu
Z. Ye, R. Ma, J.-C. Wei, Z. Ying
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/chgspu
CER19812
2026,44,6
Pg. 1239
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Differential effects of human fibromyalgia sera on murine satellite glial cells: comment on the article by Mercado et al.
S. Aamar, E. Aamar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/1mc86j
S. Aamar, E. Aamar
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/1mc86j
CER19901
2026,44,6
Pg. 1240
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Reply to the comment on: Differential effects of human fibromyalgia sera on murine satellite glial cells
F. Mercado, A. Almanza, L.-A. Martínez-Martínez, M. Martínez-Lavín
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/5yfuki
F. Mercado, A. Almanza, L.-A. Martínez-Martínez, M. Martínez-Lavín
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/5yfuki
Meeting Abstracts
CER19867
2026,44,6
Pg. 1241-1269
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The 8th International Congress on Controversies in Fibromyalgia
J. Ablin, P. Sarzi-Puttini
Kraków, Poland, 9-10 March 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/99l092
J. Ablin, P. Sarzi-Puttini
Kraków, Poland, 9-10 March 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55563/clinexprheumatol/99l092