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NCT Number: NCT01253395

Exercise for Fibromyalgia

Randomized equivalency trial of the effects of strength training compared to aerobic exercise on pain severity in adults with fibromyalgia.

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Key information

Conditions

Fibromyalgia Behavior Motor Activity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Neuromuscular Diseases Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Rheumatic Diseases Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Who can participate

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Established diagnosis of fibromyalgia, age > 18 years. Exclusion Criteria: cardiac, pulmonary or orthopedic condition that would limit exercise.

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Treatment and study plan

strength training

Behavioral

Daily supervised strength training.

Aerobic Exercise

Behavioral

Daily supervised aerobic exercise.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain severity

    Time frame: Week 3

    Validated measure of clinical pain.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength

    Time frame: Week 3

    Assessment of muscle strength using a dynometer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Randomized Equivalency Trial of Strength Compared to Aerobic Exercise on Pain Severity in Adults With Fibromyalgia

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Dec 3, 2010
Registry last updated
Dec 3, 2010

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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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