NCT06696651

Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effect Versus Myofascial Release on Quality of Life in Female Fibromyalgia

Electrical Muscle Stimulation Effect Compared With Myofascial Release on Quality of Life in Female Fibromyalgia

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 45 Years – 55 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

the study was done to investigate the effect of Electrical Muscle Stimulation as muscle strengthening versus the effect of myofascial releasing on quality of life in female fibromyalgia patients while following Mediterranean diet.

Detailed description

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition characterized by unrefreshing sleep, physical exhaustion, and cognitive difficulties. It affects all populations worldwide and requires a diagnosis of widespread pain for at least three months. People with Fibromyalgia show abnormal endogenous pain modulation, including reduced conditioned pain modulation and exercise-induced hypoalgesia. Exercise is considered a first-line treatment for Fibromyalgia. Electrical myostimulation has been shown to improve pain, sleep subscales, and quality of life. A potential causal link between Fibromyalgia and micronutrient deficiency has been suggested. The study focuses on fibromyalgia, which affects mostly females and is difficult to diagnose easily. Electrical myostimulation and myofascial release are effective treatments for Fibromyalgia.

Conditions

• Electric Stimulation
• Myofascial Release
• Fibromyalgia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Electrical myostimulation	Electrical myostimulation in form of suit as in fig. Blue lines demonstrate areas of electrodes inside suit. twenty females will receive EMS session per week ( 20mins / week ) and following healthy diet for 6 weeks . 20 min = 1 min warm up, 6min upper body training, 6min lower body training, 6min core training, 1 min cooling down.
DEVICE	Electronic cupping	Twenty females will undergo two weekly myofascial release sessions and a healthy diet for six weeks, using electronic cupping to ensure equal pressure on tender points.
OTHER	healthy diet	The MedDiet diet focuses on high fat intake, primarily from extra-virgin olive oil, in vegetable dishes, and a high consumption of low-glycemic index carbohydrates like wholegrain cereals, legumes, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Moderate to high fish consumption is also encouraged, with moderate to small amounts of poultry and dairy products. Red meat and meat products are limited or avoided.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-15
• Primary completion: 2025-02-15
• Completion: 2025-03-15
• First posted: 2024-11-20
• Last updated: 2024-11-20

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt