Thickness of the thoracolumbar fascia in women with fibromyalgia

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 is a cross-sectional observational study enrolling 60 women (30 with fibromyalgia and 30 healthy controls) to measure thoracolumbar fascia thickness using ultrasound at L2-L3 and L4-L5. Measurements are taken bilaterally in the prone position, with analysis comparing fascia thickness between groups and exploring associations with pain intensity, functional impact, and widespread pain within the fibromyalgia group. No treatment or intervention will be given; the study will observe existing conditions and collect clinical and ultrasound data. Participants are recruited at Ankara Etlik City Hospital and involve adults aged 18-65.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Female sex
* Age between 18 and 65 years
* For the fibromyalgia group, diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the 2016 revised American College of Rheumatology criteria
* For the healthy control group, absence of fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain
* Willingness to participate and provision of written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy
* Previous lumbar surgery or severe spinal deformity
* Active infection, malignancy, or systemic inflammatory disease
* History of trauma or surgery, or presence of a skin lesion at the ultrasonographic measurement site
* Inability to complete the study assessments or provide informed consent

Where it's running

• Ankara Etlik City Hospital
  Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Ayse Betul Acar — Ankara Etlik City Hospital
• Study coordinator: Ayse Betul Acar
• Email: betulbozann@gmail.com
• Phone: +905326685180

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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.