An interventional study of traditional exercise therapy only and HILT alongside traditional exercise therapy in Fibromyalgia, sponsored by October 6 University. Completed at 1 site in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 25 Years to 55 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-03-19.
Sponsored by October 6 University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
This study will be conducted to investigate High-intensity laser therapy improves pain, health status and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia
1,336 studies on the registry are indexed under Fibromyalgia; 266 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 52 is below the median of 60 across 1,035 interventional studies indexed under Fibromyalgia.
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This 50-minute program included a 10-minute warm-up phase (treadmill walking at a comfortable speed), 30 minutes of stretching exercises for (glutei, paraspinal muscles, hamstring, pectoralis, scalenus, intercostal muscles, and trapezius), and a 10-minute cool-down involving self-stretching and respiratory exercises.
Device: traditional exercise therapy only
pulsed Nd: YAG laser device (HIRO 3.0; ASA Laser, Arcugnano, Italy). This equipment delivers pulsed laser light at a wavelength of 1,064 nm, with a very high peak power of 3 kW and energy density ranging from 360 to 1,780 mJ/cm2.
Device: traditional exercise therapy only · Device: HILT alongside traditional exercise therapy
50-minute program included a 10-minute warm-up phase (treadmill walking at a comfortable speed), 30 minutes of stretching exercises for (glutei, paraspinal muscles, hamstring, pectoralis, scalenus, intercostal muscles, and trapezius), and a 10-minute cool-down involving self-stretching and respiratory exercises
YAG laser device (HIRO 3.0; ASA Laser, Arcugnano, Italy). This equipment delivers pulsed laser light at a wavelength of 1,064 nm, with a very high peak power of 3 kW and energy density ranging from 360 to 1,780 mJ/cm2. It operates with short pulse durations between 120 and 150 μs, at low frequencies of 10 to 40 Hz, and has a duty cycle of about 0.1%.
Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR)
assesses the overall severity of FM and health status based on participant ratings. It encompasses three key domains similar to the FIQ (function, overall impact, and symptoms), with additional inquiries regarding memory, tenderness, balance, and environmental sensitivity
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
10 cm, where patients rated their pain on a scale from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("extremely severe pain ") over the past 3 days
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
pressure algometer
This tool comprises a circular rubber tip (1 cm2) and a pressure gauge for displaying readings in kilograms. Given the rubber tip's 1 cm² area, measurements were reported in kilograms per square centimeter (kg/cm2). The algometer has a measurement range from 0 to 10 kg, with increments of 0.1 kg. The instrument was pressed against the skin's surface at a right angle, and the force exerted was registered on a manometer.
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
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