Exploring how central sensitization affects balance in fibromyalgia patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the relationship between central sensitization and balance in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). It aims to compare central sensitization parameters and balance performance between fibromyalgia patients and healthy controls. The study utilizes various assessments, including the Biodex Balance System and pain threshold measurements, to evaluate static and dynamic balance. By understanding these relationships, the study seeks to shed light on how central sensitization may influence balance and the risk of falls in fibromyalgia patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of FMS according to the ACR 2016 diagnostic criteria
* Being between the ages of 18 and 65
* Being literate
* Providing informed consent by signing the voluntary consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* Being under 18 years old or over 65 years old
* Presence of vestibular disorders
* Having undergone spinal and/or extremity surgery (such as for back/hip/knee/foot) within the last 6 months
* History of lower extremity amputation
* Presence of spinal deformities
* Peripheral arterial disease
* Vitamin B12 deficiency
* Any neurological disorder (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, central nervous system malignancies, etc.)
* Severe cardiopulmonary insufficiency (stage 3-4)
* Uncontrolled systemic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes
* Presence of systemic inflammatory diseases, malignancies, or active infections
* Pregnancy

Where it's running

• Sultan 2. Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, İstanbul, Üsküdar
  Istanbul, Üsküdar, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Melike Ünsal Küçük, Principal Investigator
• Email: melikeunsal463@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 537 739 62 00

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.