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Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Exergame Program in Women With Fibromyalgia
Led by Halic University · Updated on 2026-01-09
20
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
11 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of an exergame-based exercise program and a home-based exercise program in women aged 30-70 years diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM). The main questions it aims to answer are: Does an exergame-based program using the Nintendo Switch game Ring Fit Adventure improve pain, balance, and functional mobility in women with fibromyalgia? Is the exergame program more effective than a traditional home-based exercise program in improving physical and psychosocial outcomes? Researchers will compare the exergame group and the home-based exercise group to determine whether game-based exercises provide superior benefits in pain reduction, balance, and quality of life. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to either the exergame or the home-based exercise group. Exercise twice a week for four weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist or via remote monitoring. Undergo evaluations before and after the 4-week training period, and again after a 4-week detraining period. Assessments will include: Pain intensity (Visual Analog Scale) Disease severity (Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, Widespread Pain Index, Symptom Severity Scale, Fibromyalgia Severity Scale) Lower extremity strength (Sit-to-Stand Test) Functional mobility (Timed Up and Go Test) Balance (Single-Leg Stance Test, Berg Balance Scale) Psychosocial status (Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach Questionnaire - BETY-BQ) Quality of life (Short Form-12) Study findings are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of exergame applications as an enjoyable rehabilitation approach for individuals with fibromyalgia.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Investigation of the Effectiveness of a Exergame Program in Women With Fibromyalgia
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Women aged between 30 and 70 years
- Diagnosed with fibromyalgia
- Willing to participate and able to sign informed consent
- Meet 2016 American College of Rheumatology diagnostic criteria: Widespread Pain Index 63 7 and Symptom Severity Scale 63 5, or WPI 4-6 and SSS 63 9
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Advanced locomotor system diseases contraindicating exercise (e.g., arthritis, osteoarthritis, uric acid disorders)
- Epilepsy
- History of severe headache
- Neurological disorders
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Severe cardiovascular diseases (e.g., endocranial hypertension, uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure, pacemaker)
- Orthopedic disorders preventing physical activity
- Rheumatologic diseases other than fibromyalgia
- Pneumothorax
- Neoplasia
- Surgery within last four months
- Severe psychiatric illness (e.g., uncontrolled depression, anxiety, personality disorders, dementia, cognitive impairment from substance abuse)
- Alcohol dependence or use of psychoactive drugs or narcotics
- Participation in physical activity program within two months before study start
- Body mass index over 29.9
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Halic University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
A
Ayşenur Çetinkaya, PhD
CONTACT
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Ayşenur Çetinkaya
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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