Combined Effects of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and Aquatic Therapy in Fibromyalgia.

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• Conditions: Fibromyalgia
• Interventions: Other: progressive muscle relaxation therapy; Other: aquatic therapy

• Registration Number: NCT06460636
• Lead Sponsor: Riphah International University

Brief Summary

Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, presents a significant challenge in healthcare due to its widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, and a spectrum of associated symptoms. This condition profoundly affects patients' physical functions and quality of life, necessitating effective therapeutic interventions. In this study progressive relaxation technique and aquatic therapy with progressive relaxation technique will be used. In aquatic therapy the buoyancy and water resistance play an important role in pain management. This research project aims to explore the efficacy of a novel therapeutic approach by combining progressive relaxation exercises with aquatic therapy.

This will be a randomized controlled trial in which non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used. Sample size will be 54 and this study will be conducted in city hospital, Rahim Yar khan. The study duration will be 7 months participants will be divided into 2 groups (27 in each group). The data will be assessed pre values and post values after 8 week of treatment with the help of visual analog scale for pain, fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, berg balance scale, fatigue severity scale and timed up and go. Data will be analyzed with SPSS version 25.

Detailed Description

Fibromyalgia, a chronic pain disorder, presents a significant challenge in healthcare due to its widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness, and a spectrum of associated symptoms. This condition profoundly affects patients' physical functions and quality of life, necessitating effective therapeutic interventions. Current treatments primarily focus on symptom management, as there is no known cure for fibromyalgia. There are different interventions used to treat fibromyalgia for example aerobic exercises, resistance exercises, myofascial massage, lymphatic massage. In this study progressive relaxation technique and aquatic therapy with progressive relaxation technique will be used. In aquatic therapy the buoyancy and water resistance play an important role in pain management. This research project aims to explore the efficacy of a novel therapeutic approach by combining progressive relaxation exercises with aquatic therapy.

This will be a randomized controlled trial in which non-probability convenience sampling technique will be used. Sample size will be 54 and this study will be conducted in city hospital, Rahim Yar khan. The study duration will be 7 months participants will be divided into 2 groups (27 in each group). The data will be assessed pre values and post values after 8 week of treatment with the help of visual analog scale for pain, fibromyalgia impact questionnaire for quality of life, berg balance scale, fatigue severity scale for clinical symptoms of fibromyalgia and timed up and go will be used to assess the physical functioning in patients. Data will be analyzed with SPSS version 25.

Keywords: Aquatic Therapy, Fibromyalgia, Physical Function, Progressive Relaxation Exercises, Quality of Life.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-12-10
• Status Verified: 2024-06
• Study First Submitted: 2024-06-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-06-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-06-11
• Study First Posted: 2024-06-14
• Last Update Posted: 2024-06-14
• Primary Completion: 2024-06-30
• Study Completion: 2024-07-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

1. Patients with age of 20-39 years will be included in this study
2. Married females
3. Only female patients will be included in this study.
4. Diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to established criteria of the American College of Rheumatology (I-e widespread pain index (WPI) ≥7 and symptom severity (SS) scale score ≥5 or WPI 3 - 6 and SS scale score ≥9. Symptoms present at least 3 months(2).
5. Patients having Pain in 11 of 18 tender points will be included.

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Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients with Severe cardiovascular issues will be excluded.
2. Patients with recent injuries or surgeries within the last 6 months will be excluded.
3. Patients with untreated psychiatric disorders will be excluded.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Progressive muscle relaxation therapy + Aquatic therapy	aquatic therapy	Participants in group B will receive progressive muscle relaxation therapy and aquatic therapy. Sessions will be conducted twice a week for 8 weeks and duration will be 30 minutes. 16 sessions overall
Progressive muscle relaxation therapy + Aquatic therapy	progressive muscle relaxation therapy	Participants in group B will receive progressive muscle relaxation therapy and aquatic therapy. Sessions will be conducted twice a week for 8 weeks and duration will be 30 minutes. 16 sessions overall
Progressive muscle relaxation therapy	progressive muscle relaxation therapy	Participants in group A will receive progressive muscle relaxation therapy. Sessions will be conducted twice a week for 8 weeks and duration will be 30 minutes. 16 sessions overall

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)	8 weeks	Purpose: To assess the impact of fibromyalgia on daily living. COMBINED EFFECTS OF PROGRESSIVE RELAXATION TECHNIQUE AND AQUATIC THERAPY PATIENTS WITH FIBROMYALGIA 10 Description: The FIQ is a specific questionnaire designed for fibromyalgia patients. It covers aspects such as physical functioning, work status, depression, anxiety, sleep, pain, stiffness, fatigue, and well-being(20). Reliability 0.56 of pain score to 0.95 for physical function.; Scoring: It consists of 10 items, each scored on a scale, providing a total score that reflects the overall impact of fibromyalgia on the patient.
Fatigue Severity Scale	8 weeks	The Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) is a 9-item scale which measures the severity of fatigue and its effect on a person's activities and lifestyle. A self-report scale of nine items about fatigue, its severity and how it affects certain activities. Answers are scored on a seven-point scale where 1 = strongly disagree and 7 = strongly agree. This means the minimum score possible is nine and the highest is 63. The higher the score, the more severe the fatigue is and the more it affects the person's activities. Correlates with depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory) and quality of life(
Visual Analog Scale	8 weeks	The VAS is a simple and commonly used tool in pain assessment. It consists of a 10 cm line, with endpoints defining extreme limits such as 'no pain' and 'worst imaginable pain.' Participants mark on the line the point that they feel represents their perception of their current state of pain(19). High reliability ICC=0.99(95%CI 0.989 to 0.992). Scoring: The score is determined by measuring the distance from the 'no pain' end of the line to the point that the patient marks.
Berg Scale Test	8 weeks	The Berg Balance Scale is a testing tool with high validity and reliability used to measure balance. Balance gives an individual the ability to achieve physical movement and further carry out the activities of daily living. Balance can be classified as either static or dynamic. Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain condition that exerts a considerable impact on a patient's daily activities and quality of life(
timed up and go test	8 weeks	Mobility is assessed based on time to complete the test: \< 10 seconds = normal. \< 20 seconds = good mobility; can walk outside alone; does not require a walking aid. \< 30 seconds = walking and balance problems; cannot walk outside alone; requires walking aid

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

City Hospital, Rahim Yar Khan; 🇵🇰 Rahimyar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan