NCT06604936

Investigation of Core Endurance in Fibromyalgia

Investigation of Balance and Core Endurance in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 20 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Firat University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: —

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare core endurance and balance in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) with healthy subjects and to evaluate the relationship between core endurance and balance.The study will include 44 FMS patients and 44 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Demographic data of the participants will be recorded. Then, core endurance will be assessed with McGill core endurance tests, balance will be evaluated with HUR BTG4 Balance Master System and Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and function will be assessed with Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ).

Detailed description

Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is defined as a chronic disease with an unclear etiology, which is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, mainly non-inflammatory, in females between 40-60 years of age, accompanied by fatigue, weakness, sleep problems, depression, anxiety and various cognitive and somatic disorders. The etiology and pathophysiology are still unclear. Balance is a key component of activities of daily living such as walking, running and climbing stairs. Maintaining an upright posture is a complex process that involves perceiving and integrating sensory inputs, planning movements, and executing them effectively. It is also defined as the ability to control the center of gravity within the base of support. The aim of this study is to compare core endurance and balance in patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) with healthy subjects and to evaluate the relationship between core endurance and balance.The study will include 44 FMS patients and 44 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Demographic data of the participants will be recorded. Then, core endurance will be assessed with McGill core endurance tests, balance will be evaluated with HUR BTG4 Balance Master System and Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and function will be assessed with Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ).

Conditions

• Fibromyalgia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Fibromyalgia group	Demographic information (age, height, weight, occupation, medication, smoking) of the individuals who agreed to participate in the study will be recorded. Then, static and dynamic core endurance tests will be performed to evaluate core endurance. Static core endurance tests will include side bridge test, trunk flexion test, trunk extension test and prone bridge test. Modified push-ups and sit-ups tests will be performed as dynamic core endurance tests. Functional status of the patients will be evaluated with the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire. Static and dynamic balance assessment will be evaluated using the HUR BTG4 Balance Master System and Berg Balance Scale.
OTHER	Healthy group	Demographic information (age, height, weight, occupation, medication, smoking) of the individuals who agreed to participate in the study will be recorded. Then, static and dynamic core endurance tests will be performed to evaluate core endurance. Static core endurance tests will include side bridge test, trunk flexion test, trunk extension test and prone bridge test. Modified push-ups and sit-ups tests will be performed as dynamic core endurance tests. Static and dynamic balance assessment will be evaluated using the HUR BTG4 Balance Master System and Berg Balance Scale.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-09-17
• Primary completion: 2024-10-14
• Completion: 2024-10-20
• First posted: 2024-09-20
• Last updated: 2024-09-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)