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Effectiveness of Strength Training Versus Flexibility Training in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Primary Purpose

Fibromyalgia

Status
Active
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Pakistan
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Strength training
Flexibility training
Standard therapy
Sponsored by
Foundation University Islamabad
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Fibromyalgia

Eligibility Criteria

35 Years - 60 Years (Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria

  1. Diagnosed cases of fibromyalgia according to diagnostic criteria of ACR 2010 referred from Rheumatology department of FFH.
  2. Both males and females adults with an age of 35-60 years

Exclusion Criteria

  1. Patients with generalized fatigue
  2. Polymyalga rheumatica
  3. Hyperthyrodism
  4. Regional pain syndrome
  5. Irritable bowel syndrome
  6. Myofascial pain syndrome
  7. Chronic cancer pain
  8. Lactating mothers
  9. Metabolic disorders

Sites / Locations

  • Fauji Foundation Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

conventional physical therapy with strength training

conventional physical therapy with flexibility training

Arm Description

TENS with a frequency of 2-125Hz for about 30mins in prone position. FITT guidelines for strength training: frequency: 2-3 times perweek, time: 3o mins for the whole session, intensity: 8-15 repetitions and type : major muscles( shoulder flexors and extensors, hip and knee flexors, hip abductors and adductors, foot plantar flexors and dorsiflexors using resistance bands)

TENS with a frequency of 2-125 Hz for 30 minutes. FITT guidelines for flexibility; frequency: 5 times per week, intensity: stop before it becomes painful, time: 10-15 minutes,hold for 15 secs and type: major muscle groups( latissmus dorsi, trapezius, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gatrocnemius, soleus, hamstringsand paraspinals( errector spinae and multifidus through static stretching technique.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Pain intensity
Pain intensity will be measured on numeric rating pain scale. It consists of 11 points( interval 0-10), where 0 corresponds to no pain and 10 corresponds to worst pain imaginable. A graphical representation of 11 spaces is used for patients own evaluation of his or her pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Health status
Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ)
sleep disturbance
measured with Medical outcome study sleep scale(MOS)

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First Posted
September 13, 2022
Last Updated
September 13, 2022
Sponsor
Foundation University Islamabad
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT05542225
Brief Title
Effectiveness of Strength Training Versus Flexibility Training in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Official Title
Effectiveness of Strength Training Versus Flexibility Training in Patients With Fibromyalgia
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
September 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Active, not recruiting
Study Start Date
August 1, 2022 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
January 1, 2023 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
January 1, 2023 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Foundation University Islamabad

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Fibromyalgia is a rare musculoskeletal condition worldwide.This condition has a significant impact on the person's quality of life by affecting their various activities of daily living. It is a chronic illness characterized by persistent and widespread non-inflammmtory musculoskeletal pain. Various management strategies including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological are used for the treatment of fibromyalgia. In the recent years strength training and flexibility training are being used for the treatment of fibromyalgia. Strength training is used to improve muscle strength, endurance , power or a combination of both, whereas flexibility training is used to improve ability of a joint to maintain the movement. Different studies have shown postive results of strength training and flexibility training in patients with fibromyalgia. However no such study has investigated the combined effects of both theses techniques. So this study aims to investigate the effect of strength training and flexibility training according to the guidelines of FITT protocol.
Detailed Description
Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic illness chracterized by widespread and persistent non-inflammatory musculoskeletal pain including both clinical and emotional symptoms.It is experienced by 2-4.7% of the general population. Commonly it occurs in females as compared to males with a ratio of 3:1 according to ACR criteria 1990.Regarding its clinical features fibromyalgia includes morning stiffness, fatigue, insomnia, mood disorders, anxiety, depression, headaches and other cognitive disorders.Different management strategies including physical therapy are used to treat fibromyalgia. In the recent years strength training and flexibility training are used . strength training is used to improve muscle strength, endurance, power or a combination of both whereas flexibility training improves the mobility of the joint to maintain the movement necessary for carrying out the daily tasks and physical activity. Different studies have shown postive effects of strength training and flexibility training in patients with fibromyalgia. However, there is a lack of literature on the combined effects of strength training and flexibility training according to guidelines of FITT protocol.So this study aims to investigate this aspect. This Randomized controlled trial will be conducted in Rheumatology Opd of Fauji Foundation hospital using non probability purposive sampling. Initially pilot study with sample size of 10 will be calcullated. Then on the basis of mean difference of participants sample size will be calculated using open epi tool..Patients with diagnosed cases of fibromyalgia in the rheumatology opd of FFH will be recruited according to the eligibility criteria. Participants will be briefed regarding the study objectives, study procedures, risks and benefits of treatment, voluntary participation and right to withdraw. After taking informed consent, basic demographical data and baseline measurements, participants will be randomly allocated into one of the two groups using sealed envelope method. Control group will receive conventional physiotherapy along with flexibility training whereas the experimental group will receive Conventional physiotherapy along with strength training. Group 1(Control group): TENS at a frequency of 2-125 Hz for 30 minutes, FITT protocol of flexibility training: frequency 5 times per week, intensity: stop before it becomes painful, time: 10-15min, hold for 15 secs and type : major muscle groups( trapezius, latissmus dorsi, gluteus maximus and medius, gastrocnemius, soleus and paraspinals(erector spinae and multifidi) through static stretching. Group 2(Experimental group): TENS at a frequency of 2-125Hz for 30 minutes, FITT protocol for strength training: frequency 2-3 times per week, intensity :8-15 repetitions, time: 30 minutes for the whole session and type: major muscle groups( shoulder flexors and extensors, hip and knee flexors and extensors,hip abductors and adductors,foot plantar and dorsiflexors using resistance bands. FREQUENCY:All these measures will be taken at baseline, after two weeks and then after the completion of 4 weeks.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Fibromyalgia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
This study is a randomized controlled trial which will consist of two groups. Once will recieve conventional physcial therapy and the sencond will recieve conventional physcial therapy and slump stretching.Both groups will be recruited concurrently.
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Masking Description
The outcome assessor will be a another person who will be unaware of the group the particpant belong to.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
30 (Anticipated)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
conventional physical therapy with strength training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
TENS with a frequency of 2-125Hz for about 30mins in prone position. FITT guidelines for strength training: frequency: 2-3 times perweek, time: 3o mins for the whole session, intensity: 8-15 repetitions and type : major muscles( shoulder flexors and extensors, hip and knee flexors, hip abductors and adductors, foot plantar flexors and dorsiflexors using resistance bands)
Arm Title
conventional physical therapy with flexibility training
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
TENS with a frequency of 2-125 Hz for 30 minutes. FITT guidelines for flexibility; frequency: 5 times per week, intensity: stop before it becomes painful, time: 10-15 minutes,hold for 15 secs and type: major muscle groups( latissmus dorsi, trapezius, gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, gatrocnemius, soleus, hamstringsand paraspinals( errector spinae and multifidus through static stretching technique.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Strength training
Intervention Description
Strength training will be performed with the patient in supine lying position as per FITT guidelines in which resistance will be given with the help of resistance bands on major muscle groups including shoulder flexors and extensors, hip and knee flexors and extensors, hip abductors and adductors,foot plantar flexors and dorsiflexors at an intensity of 8-15 repetitions, 2-3 times per week for 30 minutes.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Flexibility training
Intervention Description
Flexibility training will be performed with the patient in supine lying position as per FITT guidelines. Static stretching will be applied to the major muscle groups( trapezius, latissmus dorsi, gluteus maximus and medius, gastrocnemus, soleus, hamstrings and paraspinals( errector spinae and multifidi. Session will be completed in 10-15 minutes with a hold of 15 secs, 5 times per week. Stop before it becomes painful.
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
Standard therapy
Intervention Description
TENS at frequency of 2-125Hz for 30 minutes, pharmacological intervention
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Pain intensity
Description
Pain intensity will be measured on numeric rating pain scale. It consists of 11 points( interval 0-10), where 0 corresponds to no pain and 10 corresponds to worst pain imaginable. A graphical representation of 11 spaces is used for patients own evaluation of his or her pain.
Time Frame
4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Health status
Description
Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ)
Time Frame
4 weeks
Title
sleep disturbance
Description
measured with Medical outcome study sleep scale(MOS)
Time Frame
4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Diagnosed cases of fibromyalgia according to diagnostic criteria of ACR 2010 referred from Rheumatology department of FFH. Both males and females adults with an age of 35-60 years Exclusion Criteria Patients with generalized fatigue Polymyalga rheumatica Hyperthyrodism Regional pain syndrome Irritable bowel syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome Chronic cancer pain Lactating mothers Metabolic disorders
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Fauji Foundation Hospital
City
Rawalpindi
State/Province
Punjab
ZIP/Postal Code
4600
Country
Pakistan

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