Status:

COMPLETED

Effects of a Motor Imagery Exercise Protocol in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Lead Sponsor:

University of Roma La Sapienza

Conditions:

Fibromyalgia

Pain, Chronic

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a novel approach with a motor imagery-based exercise program versus conventional rehabilitative approach in fibromyalgia syndrome (FM): reduction ...

Detailed Description

Evidence about the therapeutic efficacy of exercise intervention programs in FM is still low and many authors suggested improving standardized exercise prescription for FM to achieve optimal results. ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • experienced widespread pain for more than 3 months
  • pain with 4 kg/cm2 pressure at 11 or more of the 18 tender points
  • aged 18 to 60 years
  • pharmacological therapeutic regimen must have been stable for at least three months before

Exclusion

  • pregnant women
  • pacemaker wearers
  • overlapping painful conditions
  • presence of autoimmune or hematologic diseases
  • psychiatric disorders in pharmacological and psychological treatment
  • other causes of chronic pain
  • other diseases such as epilepsy, tumors, major neurological problems and diabetes

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2016

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

29 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03870932

Start Date

July 1 2016

End Date

August 30 2018

Last Update

May 14 2019

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Umberto I Hospital

Rome, Italy, 00165