Fibromyalgia and Quality of life
Conditions
Interventions
Twenty patients divided into treatment group (TG, n=10) and placebo group (PG, n=10). The TG was submitted to low level laser GaAlAs (Gallium Arsenide and Aluminum) 670 nm, 4 J/cm2 in the 18 predeterm
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E02.594.540
Sponsors
Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná - UNIOESTE
Universidade do Vale do Paraíba - UNIVAP
Eligibility
Age
20 Years to 80 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia; Age between 20 and 80 years; Signing the consent form;
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Don´t have
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Possible improvement in the symptom of pain in patients with fibromyalgia, as measured by the McGill Pain Questionnaire and the visual analog scale. The McGill Pain Questionnaire consists of 78 words used to describe pain, qualitatively similar, grouped into four categories: sensory-discrimativo, sensory, affective, cognitive and miscellaneous. It is expected to reduce the contents of this questionnaire. The visual analog scale of pain consists of a line of 10 cm, where 0 represents no pain and 10 representing the worst pain imaginable, and is recommended for adults. It is expected that the reduction in the scale. Moreover, it is expected to reduce the number of tender points, measured between the initial and final assessment. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Increase the quality of life as measured by the SF-36 and FIQ. The SF-36 includes eight scales: physical functioning, role limitations due to physical health, bodily pain, general health perceptions, vitality, social functioning, role limitations due to emotional problems, and mental health. Shows a final score of 0-100, where "0" is the worst overall health status and "100" the best general health. It is expected an increase in the score of the questionnaire. The FIQ evaluates 10 domains: physical functioning, wellness, work absenteeism, difficulties at work, pain, fatigue, stiffness, sleep disturbances, anxiety and depression. There are 11 items ranked by the Likert scale, which involves values from 0 (always) to 3 (never). It is expected to decrease the score of the questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJoão Ruaro
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Outcome results
None listed