Fibromyalgia Chronic Pain
Conditions
Interventions
This study was designed as an empirical, documentary, and methodological, cross-sectional and longitudinal, descriptive, correlational, quasi-experimental study specifically classified as a randomized
2) Acupuncture on active points – Active (20 participants), in which the intervention with needling will be performed on active points in physically active individuals
3) Acupuncture on active points – Sedentary (20 participants), in which the intervention with needling will be performed on active points in sedentary individuals
4) Acupuncture on non-active points – Active (20 participants), in which the intervention with needling will be performed on non-active points in physically active individuals
5) Acupuncture at non-active points – Sedentary (20 participants), in which intervention with needling at non-active points will be performed on sedentary individuals
6) Control – Active (20 participants), in which monitoring will be performed without intervention on physically active individuals
5) Control – Sedentary (20 participants), in which monitoring will be performed without intervention on sedentary individuals. On a previously scheduled date, the research will be presented, and if th
Sponsors
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Individuals of both sexes, aged 18 years or older, who presented clinical signs of fibromyalgia according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria, which consist of pain in at least four of the five regions grouped according to the questionnaire, presence of symptoms for at least three months, Widespread Pain Index (WPI) greater than or equal to seven and Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) greater than or equal to 5, or WPI of four to six and SSS greater than or equal to nine
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals with physical disabilities that prevent them from performing physical exercise; cognitive and/or intellectual deficits; hospitalization, or bedridden status, or who have any condition that restricts them to bed; coagulation problems; sensitivity to metal (acupuncture needles); pregnancy; suspected, treated, or post-treatment of oncological diseases; refusal for any reason to have needles applied
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The study aims to evaluate the effects of acupuncture on pain, functionality, and health-related quality of life in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia, as assessed by the Visual Analogue Scale for Pain (VAS), the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), and physical tests applied in the study. The results will be compared before and after the intervention, observing a reduction in pain levels and improvements in functional and quality of life indicators. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The aim is to evaluate physical activity levels, fatigue, and clinical and sociodemographic characteristics in individuals with fibromyalgia, as determined by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Fibromyalgia Survey Questionnaire (FSQ), and the physical and functional assessment instruments used in the study, by comparing the data obtained between physically active and sedentary individuals, as well as between the intervention and control groups. | — |
Countries
BR
Contacts
Public ContactKamilla Barreto
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed