Measuring Pinch Force in Fibromyalgia Patients
Evaluation of Fingertip Precision Pinch Force During Carrying in Fibromyalgia Patients.
This study tests how much force people with fibromyalgia can use when pinching compared to healthy volunteers to see how it relates to their muscle strength and fatigue.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (İstanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06825195 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the force exerted by fibromyalgia patients during a specific task and compares it to healthy volunteers. The focus is on understanding the relationship between muscle strength and fatigue in these patients. By measuring isokinetic muscle strength and minimum pinch force, the study aims to identify differences that may contribute to the symptoms experienced by fibromyalgia patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are female patients aged 18-70 diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Not a fit: Patients with recent treatment changes, upper extremity diseases, or metabolic disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better understanding and management of fatigue and muscle strength issues in fibromyalgia patients.
How similar studies have performed: While studies on muscle strength in fibromyalgia exist, this specific approach to measuring pinch force is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: -Female patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia between the ages of 18-70 Exclusion Criteria: * Those whose treatment has been changed in the last month * Those with shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand diseases that may cause pain in the dominant upper extremity * Those with carpal or cubital tunnel syndrome * Those with a history of orthopedic surgery in the dominant extremity * Those with uncontrolled metabolic disease * Those with B12 deficiency
Where this trial is running
İstanbul
- Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu Şehir Hastanesi — İstanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dilara Ekici Zincirci, Specialist
- Email: drdilaraekici@gmail.com
- Phone: +905326045341
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.