Treadmill versus outdoor walking for people with fibromyalgia
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Open-Air Walking Supported by Treadmill and Mobile Application on Cardiopulmonary Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Run by Ankara Etlik City Hospital · NCT07228897 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial will test whether guided treadmill walking with a supporting mobile app or outdoor walking better improves fitness, reduces fear of movement, and boosts quality of life in women with fibromyalgia aged 25–55.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 25 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 54 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara Etlik City Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 5, 2025 |
| Main results expected | November 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07228897 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 25 to 55 with fibromyalgia who have not done regular physical activity in the past three months and who are on a stable medication regimen are the intended participants.
✕Probably not a fit
People with cardiac or pulmonary disease, rheumatologic, psychiatric or neurological disorders, recent injectable therapies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, or recent changes in medical treatment are unlikely to benefit and are excluded.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Women with fibromyalgia who meet the entry criteria will be assigned to one of two walking programs: supervised treadmill sessions supported by a mobile application or walking sessions in an outdoor setting. The treadmill option is intended to improve exercise continuity and adherence when weather or other factors limit outdoor activity. Outcomes will include measures of aerobic capacity, quality of life, and kinesiophobia to compare the two approaches. Study procedures take place at a single center in Ankara and require participants to be able to use the mobile app for the treadmill arm.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could help patients maintain regular aerobic exercise and improve fitness, quality of life, and confidence in movement.
How similar studies have gone: Previous aerobic walking programs have shown benefits for fibromyalgia symptoms and quality of life, but direct comparisons between treadmill-with-app support and outdoor walking are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Be between the ages of 25 and 55 2. Be female 3. Have not engaged in regular physical activity for the past 3 months 4. Have been using the same medical treatment for at least 1 month prior to the study (amitriptyline, duloxetine/milnacipran, pregabalin, cyclobenzaprine) 5. Volunteering to participate in the study 6. The patient's cognitive status being suitable for using a mobile application 7. The patient agreeing to the 'Personal Data Protection Law Information Text' in order to use the mobile application Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of cardiac or pulmonary disease 2. Changes in medical treatment during the study period 3. Use of different injection methods (ozone therapy, neural therapy, acupuncture, etc.) at least 3 months prior to the study or during the study period 4. History of rheumatological disease 5. Pregnancy or breastfeeding 6. History of malignancy 7. Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease
Where it's running
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Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayşe Naz Kalem Özgen, Specialist
- Email: kalemnaz@gmail.com
- Phone: 03127970000
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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.