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NCT Number: NCT06006494

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Yoga and Exercise in Female Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

In this study, yoga, aerobic exercise, resistance exercise training in female individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome; It was aimed to compare their effectiveness on fatigue, quality of life and pain.

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Key information

Conditions

Fibromyalgia Fatigue Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatic Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Uskudar University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study was planned as a randomized controlled study. Participants will be divided into 3 groups by simple randomization method. groups will be named as aerobic, yoga and resistance exercise groups. 12-week exercise protocols will be applied to all participants. Participants before and after treatment; The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the McGill Pain Questionnaire for pain assessment, the Chalder Fatigue Scale to assess their fatigue level, will be filled in by the participants before and after the study. The data obtained will be statistically analyzed.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Between the ages of 18-45
  • Be woman
  • Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia

Exclusion criteria

  • Receiving pharmacological treatment
  • Having had a surgical operation in the last 6 months
  • Being pregnant
  • Having a musculoskeletal injury

Treatment and study plan

AEROBIC

Other

We can think of aerobic exercise as a low-intensity long-term activity using large muscle groups (between 60-80% of maximal heart rate). For example; includes activities such as walking, cycling, jogging, aerobic dancing, swimming.

An average of 50 minutes of exercise per day will be required, 3 days a week.

resistant

Other

Resistance exercises are the whole of the exercises in which effort is made against the weight and the weight is lifted. Exercises with therabands, dumbbells or body weight will be given. The exercises will be done 2 days a week for an average of 30-40 minutes.

yoga

Other

Yoga is basically breathing exercises, warm-up exercises, relaxation, It is a session consisting of movements and relaxation exercises.movements are performed by standing in a fixed posture for 15 seconds to 2 minutes in a certain posture, they are postures for both strengthening, stretching and balance. Yoga practice will be done 2 days a week for an average of 40 minutes.

Primary outcomes

  1. Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire

    Time frame: 14 weeks

    It assesses the impact of fibromyalgia on the patient's health and functional abilities.

    High scores indicate that the disease affects the person more. The total score can be between 0-80. A score of 80 indicates high influence.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uskudar University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 23, 2023
Registry last updated
Oct 1, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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