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Effects of resistance training on Fibromyalgia

Effects of the progressive intensity resistance training on Fibromyalgia impact: a blinded randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-9pbq9fg
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-10-06
Start date
2023-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Fibromyalgia

Interventions

Participants will be randomized and allocated via opaque envelopes (allocation concealed, a single-blind randomized-controlled). Sixty-three envelopes will be divided into 7 blocks containing 9 option
second month 70%
third month 90% of maximum strength). The intensity of the exercises (total load in kg), the interval between sets (rest in seconds), the volume (number of sets, repetitions, and time under tension),
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Sponsors

Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar)
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar)
Collaborator

Eligibility

Age
20 Years to 55 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Male and female patients; aged between 20 and 55; diagnosis of fibromyalgia based on the recommendations of the American College of Rheumatology

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Neurological conditions that interfere with assessments; joint diseases at advanced levels; suspected thrombosis; heart disease; pregnancy; abuse of alcohol and illicit substances; active cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the effect of 24 sessions of progressive-intensity strength training and constant-intensity exercises on the impact of fibromyalgia. We will assess the impact of fibromyalgia using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire Revised (FIQ-R) and expect to identify a 27-point reduction (considered the minimal clinically important difference)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate changes in sleep quality, anxiety, depression, cutaneous sensory threshold, wind-up mechanism, diffuse nociceptive inhibitory control, walking ability, musculoskeletal capacity after 24 sessions of resistance training, as well as global perceived effect and adherence regarding treatment and impact of fibromyalgia during the intervention and after 3 months of non-exercise follow-up

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactAndré Pontes-Silva

Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar)

contato.andrepsilva@gmail.com+55(98)991188848

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 8, 2026