An interventional study of Electrical myostimulation and Electronic cupping in Electric Stimulation, Myofascial Release and Fibromyalgia, sponsored by Cairo University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Egypt. Open to female participants aged 45 Years to 55 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-11-20.
Sponsored by Cairo University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
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.
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.
1,369 studies on the registry are indexed under Fibromyalgia; 272 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 60 is close to the median of 60 across 1,056 interventional studies indexed under Fibromyalgia.
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twenty females will receive EMS session per week ( 20mins / week ) and following healthy diet for 6 weeks .
Device: Electrical myostimulation · Other: healthy diet
twenty female will receive myofascial release sessions ( 2 sessions / week) and following healthy diet for 6 weeks .
Device: Electronic cupping · Other: healthy diet
twenty females following healthy diet only for 6 weeks.
Other: healthy diet
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.
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.
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.
Assessment of change of body mass index
to measure body weight and height to calculate BMI for characterizing the sample.
Time frame: at baseline and after 6 weeks
Assessment of change of pressure pain threshold using algometry
Algometry is a useful tool for assessing central allodynia and hyperalgesia in FM and other pain conditions. It can provide insights into psychological factors influencing pain experience, new dynamic pain indicators, and neuroimaging techniques.
Time frame: at baseline and after 6 weeks
assessment of fibromyalgia using Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire
The FIQ-A measures physical function, work, and well-being, including pain, fatigue, stiffness, anxiety, and depression. The Arabic version has acceptable reliability and validity criteria, suitable for clinical practice and research in the Arabic speaking population.
Time frame: at baseline and after 6 weeks
Plan to share: No
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