Manual Diaphragmatic Release on Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Women With Fibromyalgia

ConditionFibromyalgia
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-55
SponsorMiddle East University

About this trial

Evaluate the effect of manual diaphragmatic release on exercise capacity, inspiratory muscles strength, symptoms severity, and health-related quality of life in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Confirmed clinical diagnosis of fibromyalgia fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria.

Sedentary or low physical activity status (not participating in structured exercise programs within the past 3 months).

Disqualifiers

Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., major depressive disorder with active suicidal ideation) or cognitive impairments.

Presence of comorbid rheumatologic or autoimmune conditions that overlap with muscle/joint symptoms (e.g., severe rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus).

Primary chronic respiratory/chest diseases (e.g., severe COPD or active asthma).

Cardiovascular disorders or uncontrolled hypertension.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Manual Diaphragmatic Release
  • Aerobic Training

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators