The Effect of Cherry Seed Pillow on Fibromyalgia

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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In this study, the effects of 4-week Cherry seed pillow application on pain and quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia will be examined.

Official Title
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The Effect of Cherry Seed Pillow on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Conditions
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Fibromyalgia

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Cherry seed pillow
* Other: Control


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Over 18 years of age Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia according to ACR classification criteria Neuromuscular system examination is normal Pain (vas-visual anologous scale) level of at least 5 points No communication problems Willingness to participate in the practice of using cherry seed cushion To be capable of answering the data collection tools to be used in the research Not having made hot, cold etc. applications at home Exclusion Criteria: -No diagnosis of Fibromyalgia according to ACR classification criteria Normal examination of the neuromuscular system Pain (vas-visual anologous scale) level between 0-5 Communication problems Failure to accept the practice of using cherry seed cushion and failure to finish the implementation process Having a musculoskeletal disorder other than fibromyalgia Pregnant or lactating To be capable of answering the data collection tools to be used in the research Having made hot, cold etc. applications at home

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Double


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Cherry seed pillow<br>4 Weeks, 5 days a week, 20 minutes, in addition to the physiotherapy application of the routine, a heated cherry seed pillow will be applied. | Other: Cherry seed pillow<br>* 4 Weeks, 5 days a week, in addition to the routine physiotherapy application, 20 minutes of heated cherry seed pillow will be applied to the participant's back area.<br>|
| Active Comparator: Control<br>4 Weeks, 5 days a week, 20 minutes, in addition to the physiotherapy application of the routine, a hot-pack will be applied. | Other: Control<br>* 4 Weeks, 5 days a week, in addition to the routine physiotherapy application, 20 minutes of hotpack will be applied to the participant's back area.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from baseline in pain at 4 weeks | he rest, activity and night pains of the participants will be evaluated with a 10 cm Visual Analog Scale before the treatment and at the end of the 4-week application. 0 means no pain, 10 means excruciating pain. Results will be recorded in cm. | Baseline and 4 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change from baseline in function at 4 weeks | The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire will be used to assess the functioning of the participants. The questionnaire consists of 20 questions. As the score increases, the function decreases. | Baseline and 4 weeks |