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NCT Number: NCT06171022

The Effect of Cherry Seed Pillow on Fibromyalgia

In this study, the effects of 4-week Cherry seed pillow application on pain and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia will be examined.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

KTO Karatay University

Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Over 18 years of age
  • Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia according to ACR classification criteria
  • Neuromuscular system examination is normal
  • Pain (vas-visual anologous scale) level of at least 5 points
  • No communication problems
  • Willingness to participate in the practice of using cherry seed cushion
  • To be capable of answering the data collection tools to be used in the research
  • Not having made hot, cold etc. applications at home

Exclusion criteria

  • -No diagnosis of Fibromyalgia according to ACR classification criteria
  • Normal examination of the neuromuscular system
  • Pain (vas-visual anologous scale) level between 0-5
  • Communication problems
  • Failure to accept the practice of using cherry seed cushion and failure to finish the implementation process
  • Having a musculoskeletal disorder other than fibromyalgia
  • Pregnant or lactating
  • To be capable of answering the data collection tools to be used in the research
  • Having made hot, cold etc. applications at home

Treatment and study plan

Cherry seed pillow

Other

4 Weeks, 5 days a week, in addition to the routine physiotherapy application, 20 minutes of heated cherry seed pillow will be applied to the participant's back area.

Control

Other

4 Weeks, 5 days a week, in addition to the routine physiotherapy application, 20 minutes of hotpack will be applied to the participant's back area.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in pain at 4 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

    he rest, activity and night pains of the participants will be evaluated with a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale before the treatment and at the end of the 4-week application. "0" means no pain, "10" means excruciating pain. Results will be recorded in cm.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in function at 4 weeks

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks

    The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire will be used to assess the functioning of the participants. The questionnaire consists of 20 questions. As the score increases, the function decreases.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hasan Gerçek

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Cherry Seed Pillow on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Dec 14, 2023
Registry last updated
Feb 13, 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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