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Efficacy of a Home-based Stretching Program on Fibromyalgia Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial
Sponsor: University College of Northern Denmark
Summary
This randomised controlled trial will examine the clinical efficacy of a six-week, novel, home-based stretching programme compared to usual care on the effect of symptoms experienced by patients with fibromyalgia.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2024-10-31
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2025-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Home-based stretching exercises
The intervention comprises six weeks of daily static stretching exercises (six minutes a day) in accordance with the recommendation of the American College of Sports Medicine. The intervention is self-administered and consists of two bouts of 30-second bilateral static stretches of the knee flexors, hip abductors, and shoulder elevators.
Locations (1)
University College of Northern Denmark
Aalborg, Denmark