Training to improve right/left discrimination in fibromyalgia patients
Official title: Investigating the Effects of Right/Left Discrimination Training on Pain Perception and Functional Disability in Fibromyalgia Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Ahram Canadian University · NCT05915598 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing a special training program to see if it can help adults with fibromyalgia better tell their right from left and reduce their pain and disability.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 35 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT05915598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 35 to 55 diagnosed with fibromyalgia who have stable medication use.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders or those currently involved in another pain management program may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted right/left discrimination training program in enhancing pain perception and reducing functional disability among patients with fibromyalgia. Participants will undergo this training alongside their usual care regimen. The study will focus on adults aged 35 to 55 who meet the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia as established by the American College of Rheumatology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved pain management and enhanced daily functioning for fibromyalgia patients.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is novel, similar interventions targeting sensory discrimination have shown promise in other pain management studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the 2016 American College of Rheumatology criteria * Adults between 35 - 55 years old * Both sexes * Stable medication use for at least one month prior to enrollment Exclusion Criteria: * History of other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders * Current involvement in another pain management program or study
Where it's running
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Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d
- Email: mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201064442032
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.