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Physiotherapy Methods for Fibromyalgia

Physiotherapy Methods for Fibromyalgia

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18-65 years
Female
Phase N/A
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Overview

The aim of our study was to examine and compare the effects of different physiotherapy methods, namely connective tissue massage, transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation and both, on pain, health status, sleep quality, fatigue, psychosocial status, autonomic symptoms and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia
  • Being female between the ages of 18-65
  • Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosed neurological and infectious diseases
  • Uncontrolled endocrine and/or autoimmune diseases
  • Serious psychiatric disorders (bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, psychosis, etc.)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Malignancy
  • History of known arrhythmia or any implanted electronic device
  • Presence of sensory loss
  • Acute inflammation, open wounds, erythema in massage areas
  • History of any surgery within the last 6 months
  • Having received physical therapy for FM within the last 6 months and/or being included in a new treatment program during the study period

Study details
    Fibromyalgia

NCT07425652

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

27 June 2026

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