The Effect of Music Accompanied Aerobic Exercise

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Fibromyalgia; Fibromyalgia (FM); Syndrome Pain; Exercise

• Registration Number: NCT06957457
• Lead Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University

Brief Summary

Objective: The aim of this study, which was planned as a single-blind randomized controlled design, was to investigate whether aerobic exercise accompanied by music has positive effects on pain, quality of life and well-being in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 80 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome The patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n=40) or control group (n=40) using a computer-based randomization method. Data collection tools included the Personal Information Form , Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Scale , State Anxiety Scale (STAI-I/STAI II) , Psychological Well-Being Scale

Detailed Description

Objective: The aim of this study, which was planned as a single-blind randomized controlled design, was to investigate whether aerobic exercise accompanied by music has positive effects on pain, quality of life and well-being in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Materials and Methods: The study sample consisted of 80 patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome The patients were randomly assigned to either the experimental (n=40) or control group (n=40) using a computer-based randomization method. Data collection tools included the Personal Information Form , Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Scale , State Anxiety Scale (STAI-I/STAI II) , Psychological Well-Being Scale

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-12-21
• Primary Completion: 2024-11-23
• Study Completion: 2024-12-21
• Status Verified: 2025-04
• Study First Submitted: 2025-04-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-04-25
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-25
• Study First Posted: 2025-05-04
• Last Update Posted: 2025-05-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

• Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology criteria in the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation unit of the University of Health Sciences Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital,
• Being between the ages of 18 and 65,
• Volunteering to participate in the study.
• Having no problem with perception
• Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia at least 6 (six) months ago.
• Not using any alternative treatment method (acupuncture, mud, etc.).

Exclusion Criteria

• Cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and rheumatic diseases that may limit exercise;
• Diseases associated with autonomic dysfunction such as arterial hypertension, diabetes and coronary insufficiency;
• Having exercised in the last 3 months,
• Having a disease that causes problems in understanding the questionnaires
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• History of surgery in the last four months.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: FACTORIAL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Scale	up to 4 weeks	The first item in the questionnaire includes a scale of 0-3 (0: always 1: most of the time 2: sometimes 3: never) for 11 activities of daily living such as shopping, laundry, cooking, making beds, washing dishes by hand, vacuuming carpets, walking a few blocks, visiting friends/relatives, gardening, driving, and climbing stairs. The second and third items ask about well-being and the number of days of problems due to illness. The next seven items assess the patients' ability to work, pain intensity, fatigue, stiffness, good sleep, anxiety and depression during the previous week using VAS. The maximum total score is 100. High scores indicate low functionality of the patient.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

İstanbul; 🇹🇷 İstanbul, Kartal, Turkey