Exercise for Fibromyalgia

Mayo Clinic72 enrolled

Overview

Randomized equivalency trial of the effects of strength training compared to aerobic exercise on pain severity in adults with fibromyalgia.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Fibromyalgia

Interventions

Strength trainingBEHAVIORAL

Daily supervised strength training.

Aerobic exerciseBEHAVIORAL

Daily supervised aerobic exercise.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \- Established diagnosis of fibromyalgia, age \> 18 years. Exclusion Criteria: cardiac, pulmonary or orthopedic condition that would limit exercise. \-

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain severity

Validated measure of clinical pain.

Time frame: Week 3

Secondary Outcomes

Muscle strength

Assessment of muscle strength using a dynometer.

Time frame: Week 3

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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