Health Condition 1: M797- Fibromyalgia
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Craniosacral therapy: A gentle manual therapy technique to palpate fine rhythmic movements of the craniosacral system
Intervention2: Bowen therapy: A gentle myofascial release technique
Sponsors
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Fibromyalgia syndrome diagnosed by rheumatologist using 2016 Revisions to the 2010/2011 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) fibromyalgia syndrome diagnostic criteria for atleast 1 year 2. Pittsburgh sleep quality index score of more than 5 3. Ability and willingness to give consent and comply with study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Co-morbid conditions like spinal injuries, inflammatory rheumatic diseases, obstructive sleep apnea, uncontrolled endocrine disorders. 2. Current practice of therapies such as mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioral therapy (or a recent practice of these therapies in the last 6 months) 3. Diagnosed psychological, personality and neurological disorders such as dementia, alzheimerâ??s disease, parkinsonism. 4. Contraindications to CST or Bowen therapy such as acute aneurysms, cerebral hemorrhage, bleeding disorders, pregnancy, systemic infection, dermatitis, healing fractures. 5. Patients who do not tolerate physical touch due to hypersensitivity or discomfort
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Pressure Pain Threshold (PPT) 2. Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) 3. Patient Reported Outcomes Measurement Information system-Physical Function short form (PROMIS-PF) 4. Multidimentional Assessment of Fatigue (MAF) 5. Pain Catastrophising Scale (PCS) 6. Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK) 7. Positive and negative affect Schedule (PANAS)Timepoint: Evaluation will be done at baseline, at the end of 12th week and at the end of 24th week | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)Timepoint: Evaluation will be done at baseline, at the end of 12th week and at the end of 24th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactReepa Avichal Ughreja
Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Outcome results
None listed