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
Active Locations (1)
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Umberto I Hospital
Rome, Italy, 00165