Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (JPFS) is a complex, multifactorial condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by sleep disturbances, headaches, cognitive and mood disorders, and fatigue, resulting in a significant impact on the quality of life for affected children, adolescents, and their families. Although recent advances have improved the understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches, its etiology and optimal treatments remain largely unknown. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the etiopathogenesis, clinical assessment, and treatment of JPFS. Our aim is to support clinicians in the diagnosis and management of JPFS patients, while also highlighting key areas that require further research to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes.

Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Advances in Etiopathogenesis, Clinical Assessment and Treatment: A Narrative Review / C. Lavarello, S. Ancona, C. Malattia. - In: BIOMEDICINES. - ISSN 2227-9059. - 13:5(2025 May 10), pp. 1168.1-1168.23. [10.3390/biomedicines13051168]

Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome: Advances in Etiopathogenesis, Clinical Assessment and Treatment: A Narrative Review

S. Ancona
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2025

Abstract

Juvenile Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (JPFS) is a complex, multifactorial condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by sleep disturbances, headaches, cognitive and mood disorders, and fatigue, resulting in a significant impact on the quality of life for affected children, adolescents, and their families. Although recent advances have improved the understanding of the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic approaches, its etiology and optimal treatments remain largely unknown. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the etiopathogenesis, clinical assessment, and treatment of JPFS. Our aim is to support clinicians in the diagnosis and management of JPFS patients, while also highlighting key areas that require further research to improve diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes.
central sensitization; chronic pain; cognitive-behavioral therapy; juvenile fibromyalgia; juvenile primary fibromyalgia syndrome; nociplastic pain; sleep disturbances
Settore MEDS-20/A - Pediatria generale e specialistica
Settore MEDS-09/C - Reumatologia
10-mag-2025
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