Clinical trial NCT06604936: Investigation of Core Endurance in Fibromyalgia
Official title: Investigation of Balance and Core Endurance in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Study type: OBSERVATIONAL
Overall status: RECRUITING
Conditions: Fibromyalgia
Keywords: Fibromyalgia
core endurance test
balance
Lead sponsor: Firat University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-09-20
Enrollment: 20
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 65
Standard ages: ADULT
OLDER_ADULT
Observational model: OTHER
Time perspective: PROSPECTIVE
Sampling method: PROBABILITY_SAMPLE
Study population: Patients aged 18-65 years, diagnosed with FMS by clinical and physical examination, who agreed to participate in the study were included in the study. Patients with a diagnosis of severe spinal stenosis, concomitant systemic inflammatory rheumatic disease, pregnancy, malignancy or infection, history of surgery in the last 3 months, and physical problems that would prevent the application of core endurance tests were excluded.

Brief summary: The aim of this study is to compare core endurance and balance in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) with healthy subjects and to evaluate the relationship between core endurance and balance.The study will include 44 FMS patients and 44 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Demographic data of the participants will be recorded. Then, core endurance will be assessed with McGill core endurance tests, balance will be evaluated with HUR BTG4 Balance Master System and Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and function will be assessed with Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ).

Detailed description: Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is defined as a chronic disease with an unclear etiology, which is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, mainly non-inflammatory, in females between 40-60 years of age, accompanied by fatigue, weakness, sleep problems, depression, anxiety and various cognitive and somatic disorders. The etiology and pathophysiology are still unclear. Balance is a key component of activities of daily living such as walking, running and climbing stairs. Maintaining an upright posture is a complex process that involves perceiving and integrating sensory inputs, planning movements, and executing them effectively. It is also defined as the ability to control the center of gravity within the base of support. The aim of this study is to compare core endurance and balance in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) with healthy subjects and to evaluate the relationship between core endurance and balance.The study will include 44 FMS patients and 44 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Demographic data of the participants will be recorded. Then, core endurance will be assessed with McGill core endurance tests, balance will be evaluated with HUR BTG4 Balance Master System and Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and function will be assessed with Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ).

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who were aged between 18-65 years,
* Patients who got diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who had regular exercise habits, malignancy, pregnancy, incorporation
* Patients who had changes of medical treatment in last 3 months
* Patients who had dysfunction that can prevent physical activity

Primary outcomes:
measure: Side bridge test
timeFrame: up to 2 weeks
measure: Trunk flexion test
timeFrame: up to 2 weeks
measure: Trunk extension test
timeFrame: up to 2 weeks
Secondary outcomes:
measure: Balance assessment
timeFrame: up to 2 weeks
measure: Functional assessment
timeFrame: up to 2 weeks
measure: Demographic assessment
timeFrame: up to 2 weeks
Other outcomes:
Locations:
city: Elazığ
country: Turkey
facility: Songul Baglan Yentur
Study officials:
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