Stanza, a fibrotherapy mobile app.
Stanza is a prescription digital therapy app designed to help adult patients manage the psychological symptoms associated with fibromyalgia.
Stanza is being made available under the FDA’s Enforcement Policy during the COVID-19 public health emergency and is currently undergoing clinical trials.
How Stanza Works
Stanza provides Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). It is intended to improve the psychological symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, including anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness, in adult patients.
Developed with leading fibromyalgia experts, clinicians, and people who have fibromyalgia, Stanza is tailored to the unique experiences of living with fibromyalgia.
Lessons
to explore and practice new ACT skills to manage symptoms and recover from setbacks.
Mindfulness
activities to help respond to stress.
Journaling
activities to help identify and act on what matters most.
Reminders
to help you integrate these skills into your life.
Stanza is designed to be used five to seven days per week, for approximately 15 to 20 minutes a day, over a 12-week period. After 12 weeks, the application can be used as needed.
Why Choose Stanza
Measurable improvements, with evidence
73%
of patients saw improvement in well-being after using Stanza (vs. 22% in control).
Data presented from a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial.¹
74%
of patients reported better sleep quality.
Reduction of weekly sleep interference was reported at week 12 of Stanza use. Data based on analysis of 54 participants in a single-arm, prospective clinical trial.² Data on file.
76%
of patients no longer affected by clinical depression.
Based on analysis of 37 participants with baseline clinical grade depression in a single-arm, prospective clinical trial.² Data on file.
60%
of patients no longer affected by clinical anxiety.
Based on analysis of 44 participants with baseline clinical grade anxiety in a single-arm, prospective clinical trial.² Data on file.
88%
of patients reported satisfaction with Stanza.
Based on analysis of 40 participants in a single-arm, prospective clinical trial.² Data on file.
84%
of patients reported Stanza is easy to use.
Based on analysis of 40 participants in a single-arm, prospective clinical trial.² Data on file.
¹ “Clinical impact of a digital behavioral therapy for fibromyalgia management: a randomized controlled trial.” ACR Convergence 2021. Data reported from SMART-FM: ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT05005351
² REACT-FM: ClinicalTrials.gov registration NCT05011162
What are ACT and CBT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is being used more and more for treating chronic pain conditions. ACT and CBT are recommended by the American Psychological Association as evidence-based treatments for chronic pain, including fibromyalgia.
These approaches have been tested extensively, have been studied around the world, and have reliably shown effectiveness in improving the psychological symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, as well as improving physical functioning and emotional well-being.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
ACT teaches acceptance and mindfulness strategies for uncontrollable symptoms, together with commitment and behavior change strategies to prevent symptom flares, increase quality of life, and improve physical and emotional functioning. ACT guides people to change their expectations from the elimination of pain to managing and living as well as possible with their pain.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT helps people become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so they can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them more effectively. CBT helps people learn how to better manage stressful life situations. CBT often includes learning and practicing techniques such as relaxation, coping, resilience, stress management, and assertiveness.
How to get Stanza
A prescription is needed to access Stanza because it is designed to be used under the supervision of a medical professional who can manage a broader treatment program and oversee adherence to the Stanza treatment program.
Talk to a Clinician Online
Swing Care is an independent, third-party, online medical practice focused on treating fibromyalgia. The link below will direct you to the Swing Care website, where you can speak to a licensed clinician about treatment options for your fibromyalgia and discuss whether Stanza is right for you.
FAQs about Stanza
What kind of treatment is this?
Stanza is a kind of a treatment called a digital therapeutic. It brings together evidence-based therapies for managing the psychological symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, including self-management skills to cope with pain and prevent pain flares. The treatment lasts 12 weeks.
A prescription is needed to access Stanza because it should be used under the supervision of a medical professional.
Stanza can be used on compatible mobile devices.
How effective is Stanza for fibromyalgia?
Stanza’s efficacy and safety are being evaluated in multiple clinical studies. Stanza’s potential benefits include:
- Improvement in psychological symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, such as decreased depression and reduced anxiety
- Decreased sleep interference and improvement in sleep quality
- Increased sense of well-being and quality of life
Is this safe? Are there side effects?
In our clinical studies to date, we have not observed any treatment-related adverse events or side effects.
How long is the treatment?
Stanza is intended to be used five to seven days per week, for approximately 15 to 20 minutes a day, for a period of 12 weeks. After 12 weeks, Stanza can be used as needed.
What devices can I use Stanza on?
Smartphones running iOS (version 12.0+) and Android (version 8.0+)