The Effects of Training and Relaxation on Fibromyalgia.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Physcial activity
- Registration Number
- NCT01226784
- Lead Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
- Brief Summary
Effects of physical training and relaxation exercise on pathophysiological mechanisms and symptoms in finbromyalgia patients.
- Detailed Description
A multi-center trial examining the effects of progressive resistance group exercise compared with an active control group (relaxation). A person-centred model of exercise was used. The intervention was performed twice a week for 15 weeks and was supervised by experienced physiotherapists.
Secondary aims off this multi-center study was to improve the understanding of pain mechanisms in fibromyalgia and how these are affected by physical exercise. Please see references of published articles for details.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 240
ACR 1990 criteria for fibromyalgia -
Other dominating pain condition, severe disease preventing from participating in physical exercise
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Physcial exercise Physcial activity 15 weeks of progressive resistance group exercise, twice/week supervised by physical therapist Relaxation exercise Physcial activity 15 weeks of relaxation exercise, twice/week supervised by physical therapist
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Muscle function 2010-2013 isometric knee-extension force (Steve Strong®)
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method VAS pain 2010-2013 Pain intensity ratings on VAS
Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire 2010-2013 Ratings on FIQ, total score
Trial Locations
- Locations (3)
Linkopings University Hospital
🇸🇪Linkoping, Sweden
Karolinska Institute
🇸🇪Stockholm, Sweden
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
🇸🇪Gothenburg, Sweden