Analysis of low level laser therapy in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia

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• Conditions: Fibromyalgia and Quality of life; C05.651.324; I01.800; C10.597.617

• Registration Number: RBR-63xvgf
• Lead Sponsor: niversidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-05-10
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: data analysis completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia;
Age between 20 and 80 years;
Signing the consent form;

Exclusion Criteria

Don´t have

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Possible improvement in the symptom of pain in patients with fibromyalgia, as measured by the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the visual analog scale. The McGill Pain Questionnaire consists of 78 words used to describe pain, qualitatively similar, grouped into four categories: sensory-discrimativo, sensory, affective, cognitive and miscellaneous. It is expected to reduce the contents of this questionnaire. The visual analog scale of pain consists of a line of 10 cm, where 0 represents no pain and 10 representing the worst pain imaginable, and is recommended for adults. It is expected that the reduction in the scale. Moreover, it is expected to reduce the number of tender points, measured between the initial and final assessment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Increase the quality of life as measured by the SF-36 and FIQ. The SF-36 includes eight scales: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, bodily pain, general health perceptions, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health. Shows a final score of 0-100, where 0 is the worst overall health status and 100 the best general health. It is expected an increase in the score of the questionnaire. The FIQ evaluates 10 domains: physical functioning, wellness, work absenteeism, difficulties at work, pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression. There are 11 items ranked by the Likert scale, which involves values from 0 (always) to 3 (never). It is expected to decrease the score of the questionnaire.