RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06487741

Efficacy of a Home-based Stretching Program on Fibromyalgia Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Sponsor

University College of Northern Denmark

Enrollment

58 participants

Start Date

Oct 31, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Fibromyalgia Adherence, Treatment Stretch

Summary

This randomised controlled trial will examine the clinical efficacy of a six-week, novel, home-based stretching programme compared to usual care on the effect of symptoms experienced by patients with fibromyalgia.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Home-based stretching exercises for people with adherence, treatment, fibromyalgia, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 60 Years.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

OTHERHome-based stretching exercises

The intervention comprises six weeks of daily static stretching exercises (six minutes a day) in accordance with the recommendation of the American College of Sports Medicine. The intervention is self-administered and consists of two bouts of 30-second bilateral static stretches of the knee flexors, hip abductors, and shoulder elevators.