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NCT06487741 Efficacy of a Home-based Stretching Program on Fibromyalgia Symptoms: a Randomised Controlled Trial

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NCT ID NCT06487741
Status Recruiting
Phase —
Sponsor University College of Northern Denmark
Condition Fibromyalgia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 58 participants
Start Date 2024-10-31
Primary Completion 2026-08-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Home-based stretching exercises

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 58 participants in total. It began in 2024-10-31 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-30.

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Brief 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia in accordance with the ACR 2016 diagnostic criteria. * individuals diagnosed with chronic non-malignant pain or individuals diagnosed with chronic widespread pain (including fibromyalgia syndrome) are also included when they meet the ACR 2016 diagnostic criteria. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-controlled systemic disorders (such as hypertension, diabetes and coronary insufficiency), * neurological conditions that impair alertness or comprehension, musculoskeletal conditions that could compromise assessments (such as nerve root compression or knee joint inflammation), * relevant joint disorders (such as severe arthritis, arthroplasty of the hip or knee, and rheumatoid arthritis), * recent changes in therapy for fibromyalgia (i.e., within four weeks of baseline).

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Morten P Støve, PT. Msc.

✉ mps@ucn.dk

📞 72691004

Principal Investigator

Lise Eckardt, Pt. Msc

STUDY DIRECTOR

Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06487741 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 60 Years, studying Fibromyalgia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06487741 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06487741 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at mps@ucn.dk for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06487741 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Aalborg, Denmark.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06487741 clinical trial?

NCT06487741 is sponsored by University College of Northern Denmark. The principal investigator is Lise Eckardt, Pt. Msc at Department of Physiotherapy, University College of Northern Denmark. The trial plans to enroll 58 participants.

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