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Efficacy of Different Types of Exercises in Women With Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Interventions
Other: Supervised Aerobic Plus Stretching Exercises
Other: Home-based Stretching Exercises Group
Other: Supervised Resistance Plus Stretching Exercises Group
Registration Number
NCT04426864
Lead Sponsor
Pamukkale University
Brief Summary

Objective: To demonstrate the most effective exercise intervention for women with fibromyalgia syndrome on the pain, quality of life, depression, and body composition through a comparative study of three types of exercise intervention: supervised aerobic plus stretching, supervised resistance plus stretching, and home-based stretching.

Detailed Description

Objective: To demonstrate the most effective exercise intervention for women with fibromyalgia syndrome on the pain, quality of life, depression, and body composition through a comparative study of three types of exercise intervention.

Methods: Eighty-four patients women with fibromyalgia syndrome were assigned to three groups: supervised aerobic plus stretching exercises group (group I, n:28), supervised resistance plus stretching exercises group (group II, n:28) and home-based stretching exercises group (group III, n:28). The target heart rate (HR) corresponding to values of 50-70 % ergospirometric VO2max were determined by the submaximal treadmill test. Group I was instructed walking at their target HR on a treadmill. Exercise intensity in group II was determined by one-repetition maximum (1RM) measurements. Group III was instructed to exercise at home. All participants were instructed to perform stretching exercises. Before and after a 12-week exercise program, participants were evaluated by weight, Body Mass Index (BMI), total body fat and muscle percentage, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Short Form-36 (SF-36) and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

Study Type: Interventional (Clinical Trial)

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
84
Inclusion Criteria
  • Eligible participants who meet the criteria for inclusion were women with Fibromyalgia Syndrome diagnosis according to ACR 2016 Fibromyalgia Diagnostic Criteria and were 18-65 years old.
  • Participants were well communicative, motivated, and willing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria

• The exclusion criteria were the presence of uncontrolled hypertension, history of myocardial infarction or coronary artery disease, unstable angina pectoris, class 3-4 heart failure (New York Heart Association), musculoskeletal or systemic diseases contradicting the exercise, a neurological or psychiatric disease affecting cooperation and cognitive function, presence of active inflammation and immunosuppression.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Supervised Aerobic Plus Stretching Exercises GroupSupervised Aerobic Plus Stretching ExercisesThe participants were instructed to perform the walking exercise at their target HR on a treadmill and stretching exercises before and after the exercise program in the Sports Rehabilitation Unit of Pamukkale University.
Home-based Stretching Exercises GroupHome-based Stretching Exercises GroupThe participants were instructed to perform the stretching exercises at home.
Supervised Resistance Plus Stretching Exercises GroupSupervised Resistance Plus Stretching Exercises GroupThe participants were instructed to perform resistance exercises using weight machines and stretching exercises before and after the exercise program in the Sports Rehabilitation Unit of Pamukkale University.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in analogue scale (VAS) score at week 12Week 12

Pain intensity was measured with VAS for pain (0-10 cm; 0: no pain, 10: severe pain).

Change from baseline in Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) score at week 12Week 12

The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire was designed to measure the health status of patients with fibromyalgia. Total score range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher levels of symptoms and severity.

Change from baseline Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score (0-63) at week 12Week 12

This is a 21-item questionnaire that investigates the symptoms of depression. Total score range from 0 to 63, higher scores indicate higher levels of depression.

Change from baseline in Short Form 36 (SF-36) score at week 12.Week 12

Short- form health survey 36 contains 36 items which are used to evaluate the quality of life of patients. It measures eight different domains that address physical functioning, physical role limitation, body pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, emotional role limitation and mental health. The score of each domain ranges from 0 (worse quality of life) to 100 (best quality of life).

Change from baseline in weight (kilograms) at week 12.Week 12

Weight was measured with body composition analyzer (Tanita MC580).

Change from baseline in body mass index (BMI) at week 12Week 12

Height was measured with stadiometer and BMI was calculated with body composition analyzer (Tanita MC580).

Change from baseline in total body fat percentage at week 12Week 12

Total body fat percentage was measured with body composition analyzer (Tanita MC580).

Change from baseline in in total body muscle percentage at week 12.Week 12

Total body muscle percentage was measured with body composition analyzer (Tanita MC580).

Change from baseline in blood lactate concentration at rest (mmol/L) at week 12Week 12

Finger-stick capillary whole blood was collected at rest. Blood lactate concentration was performed using a lactate analyzer (Lactate Scout Plus)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine

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Denizli, Turkey

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