Virtual Reality-based Motor Imagery in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorInonu University

About this trial

This study investigated the effects of a virtual reality-based motor imagery intervention integrated into a conventional exercise programme on pain outcomes (pain intensity, central sensitisation, pressure pain threshold, galvanic skin response, pain catastrophising), quality of life, sleep quality, fatigue, psychological outcomes (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale), imagery ability and patient satisfaction.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

To be a volunteer,

To have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the 2016 ACR diagnostic criteria,

To be aged between 18 and 60,

To have had pain symptoms for at least 3 months,

Disqualifiers

The presence of neurological or orthopaedic conditions that would prevent participation in the rehabilitation programme

Pregnancy,

The presence of cognitive impairments that could affect cooperation,

The presence of serious, uncontrolled health problems,

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • conventional exercise + motor imagery without virtual reality
  • conventional exercise + motor imagery with virtual reality

Treatment groups

28 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators