The study had two objectives. The first main aim was to analyze the effects of tryptophan and magnesium-enriched Mediterranean diet on psychological variables (trait anxiety, self-image, mood state, eating disorders) and sleep effects in women with fibromyalgia. Our hypothesis, based on previous positive effects of tryptophan and magnesium supplementation by separate in this population, may improve psychological health and regulate sleep disruptions. The second aim was to assess the effectiveness of a manual therapy technique performed with moderate digital pressure in fibromyalgia patients on the variables of fatigue, pain, sleep, anxiety and mood. It was done to provide an alternative treatment to pharmacological therapies for fibromyalgia patients and to provide new evidence on the effects of manual therapy in fibromyalgia patients.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Enrollment
24
That gruop eaten at both breakfast and dinner from walnuts (3-5 units), as food with high values of tryptophan and magnesium
That group eaten isocaloric diet plan based on Mediterranean diet.
That group received moderate pressure digital manual therapy.
That group was treated with a US (in off mode) without conductive gel.
University of Alicante
Alicante, San Vicente Del Raspeig, Spain
Sleep Quality
Sleep Quality assessment: Athenas Insomnia Scale.
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
Anxiety trait
Anxiety trait assessment: Stay Trait Anxiety Inventory.
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
Mood state
Mood state assessment: Profile of Mood State inventory.
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
Fatigue severity
Fatigue severity assessment: Fatigue Severity Scale
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
Pain perception
Pain perception assessment: Visual Analogical Scale
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
Sleep quality
Sleep quality assessment: Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
Body composition
Body composition assessment trough bioimpedance.
Time frame: 4 - 16 weeks
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