Neurostructural Integration Technique for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a common cause of widespread musculoskeletal pain. The investigators have found that our patients seem to benefit from a soft tissue physical therapy called neurostructural integration therapy (NST). The purpose of this study was to compare NST to hydrotherapy which is already used to manage fibromyalgia symptoms.

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Key information

Conditions

Fibromyalgia Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mater Misericordiae Hospital

Dublin, 7, Ireland

About this study

Twenty female patients who met the American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria for the classification of FM were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly allocated to receive either hydrotherapy or NST. Patient evaluations were performed at baseline, six weeks, three months, and six months. Primary outcome measures included the SF-36 quality of life questionnaire, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire and the Total Myalgic Score. Duration of morning stiffness and duration of weekly aerobic exercise as reported by the participants were secondary outcome measures. Statistics analysis was performed by standard parametric and non parametric methods.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Any patient who fulfills ACR diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia

Exclusion criteria

Patients with established ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, hypothyroidism, severe depression

Treatment and study plan

NST

Other

A form of physical therapy

Hydrotherapy

Other

Other names: A form of physical therapy

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University College Dublin

Other

Registry information

Acronym: NST

Important dates

Study start: 2003
Primary completion: 2004
Study completion: 2004
First posted: Nov 12, 2012
Registry last updated: Nov 12, 2012

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