Men With Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread Pain - Effect of Exercise on Symptoms and Body Functions

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01278641

Enrollment

Registered

2011-01-19

Start date

2008-01-31

Completion date

2009-11-30

Last updated

2011-01-19

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Conditions

Fibromyalgia, Pain

Keywords

Fibromyalgia, Widespread pain, Fatigue, Physical exercise

Brief summary

A controlled randomised trial (CRT). 60 men who fulfil the ACR-criteria for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread Pain (Wolfe 1990) participate in the study. The main objective of the study is to compare the effect of a graded strength training program and a low intensive pool exercise program.

Detailed description

A controlled randomised trial (CRT). 60 men who fulfil the ACR-criteria for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread Pain (Wolfe 1990) participate in the study. 40 patients (in the city Uddevalla) are randomised into two groups; low intensive temperate pool exercise program, and graded strength training program. The study period is 12 weeks. 20 patients (in the city Alingsås) make a reference group who is asked to continue their normal activities during the study period. Primary outcomes are fatigue (using the Multidimensional fatigue inventory and VAS for global fatigue)and muscle strength (using Steve Strong, Isobex and the Grippit). Several other self-administered instruments was used.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALGraded strength resistance training program

Graded strength resistance training, 75 minutes, twice a week for 12 weeks.

BEHAVIORALTemperate pool exercise program

Temperate pool low intensive exercise, 50 minutes, twice a week for 12 weeks.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Investigator)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Male patients with Fibromyalgia or Chronic Widespread pain

Exclusion criteria

Other severe physical or psychiatric disorders.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20)	12 weeks

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)	12 weeks
Muscle strength (measured with Isobex and Steve Strong)	12 weeks

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 1, 2026