Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 65 Women only

Women with fibromyalgia exploring different volumes of resistance training

Official title: Preference of Women With Fibromyalgia Undergoing a Three Different Volumes of Resistance Training: Clinical Trial Randomized Crossover

Run by Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte · NCT06424743 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing which amount of resistance training women with fibromyalgia prefer to see if it helps with their pain and overall feelings.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment36 (estimated)
SponsorUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Natal, Rio Grande do Norte)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 1, 2025
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedJuly 23, 2025
Trial IDNCT06424743 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18 to 65 who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.

Probably not a fit

Patients who have performed resistance training in the last six months or have other rheumatic conditions 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 clinical trial aims to assess the preference of women with fibromyalgia for different volumes of resistance training. It will involve a crossover randomized design where 36 participants will experience three distinct resistance training programs. The primary focus is on understanding patient preferences regarding training volume, while secondary outcomes will evaluate pain intensity, affect, and perceived exertion. Statistical analyses will be conducted to determine the significance of the findings.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help tailor resistance training programs to better suit the preferences and needs of women with fibromyalgia, potentially improving their quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on resistance training for fibromyalgia, this specific focus on patient preference for training volume is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Women aged 18 to 65
* Have a diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the ACR 2016 criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

* Have performed resistance training in the last 6 months
* Having another associated rheumatic condition
* Have a trip or appointment scheduled that requires absence for the next 4 (four) weeks from the start of the survey;
* Women with musculoskeletal injuries in the upper and/or lower limbs
* Have heart problems that prevent maximal efforts and submaximums

Where it's running

  • Marcelo Cardoso de Souza
    Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
    Recruiting

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.