Assessing posture, balance, and gait in fibromyalgia patients
Assessment of Posture, Balance, Gait Disorders in Patients With Fibromyalgia and Investigation of Their Relationships With Disease-related Parameters
This study is testing how posture, balance, and walking are affected in people with fibromyalgia compared to those without the condition.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Bilkent/Çankaya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06245226 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to objectively assess posture, balance, and gait disorders in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It will involve 100 participants aged 18-65, including 50 females with fibromyalgia and 50 pain-free females for comparison. Participants will undergo various assessments using advanced technology to measure posture, balance, and gait parameters, alongside evaluations of disease activity, sleep quality, and fatigue. The goal is to explore the relationships between these physical assessments and fibromyalgia-related parameters.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are females aged 18-65 diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to ACR 2016 criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with other rheumatological, neurological, or orthopedic disorders that affect balance and gait will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance understanding of physical impairments in fibromyalgia, leading to improved management strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored aspects of fibromyalgia, this specific approach using advanced measurement technologies is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia according to ACR 2016 diagnostic criteria * Signing written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Rheumatological, neurological and/or psychiatric diseases that may cause balance and gait disorders (cerebrovascular accident sequelae, Parkinson's, myasthenia gravis, polyneuropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, major depression) * Other diseases that cause balance and other gait disorders (history of major trauma to the lower extremity, and/or orthosis users, those who have had spinal and/or lower extremity surgery) * Orthopedic disorders that may cause limitation in joint range of motion and/or loss of motor muscle strength * Those who cannot take commands due to cognitive dysfunction * Vestibular and/or cerebellar disorders * Abnormal ophthalmic/optometric disorder (vision disorders) * Pregnancy * Serious cardiac disease, malignancy and renal failure
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Bilkent/Çankaya
- Ankara Bilkent City Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Hospital — Ankara, Bilkent/Çankaya, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Baran Tuncer, Medical Doctor — Health Sciences University, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
- Study coordinator: Baran Tuncer, Medical Doctor
- Email: drbarantuncer@gmail.com
- Phone: +905357605194
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.