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NCT Number: NCT01226784

The Effects of Training and Relaxation on Fibromyalgia.

Effects of physical training and relaxation exercise on pathophysiological mechanisms and symptoms in finbromyalgia patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Fibromyalgia Behavior Motor Activity Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

20 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

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About this study

A multi-center trial examining the effects of progressive resistance group exercise compared with an active control group (relaxation). A person-centred model of exercise was used. The intervention was performed twice a week for 15 weeks and was supervised by experienced physiotherapists.

Secondary aims off this multi-center study was to improve the understanding of pain mechanisms in fibromyalgia and how these are affected by physical exercise. Please see references of published articles for details.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

ACR 1990 criteria for fibromyalgia -

Exclusion criteria

Other dominating pain condition, severe disease preventing from participating in physical exercise

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Treatment and study plan

Physcial activity

Behavioral

Strenght training Relaxation exercise

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle function

    Time frame: 2010-2013

    isometric knee-extension force (Steve Strong®)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire

    Time frame: 2010-2013

    Ratings on FIQ, total score

  2. VAS pain

    Time frame: 2010-2013

    Pain intensity ratings on VAS

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Karolinska Institutet

Other

Collaborators

  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital
  • University Hospital, Linkoeping

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2015
Study completion
2020
First posted
Oct 22, 2010
Registry last updated
Oct 27, 2020

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