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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Natal, Rio Grande do Norte) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06424743 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
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Marcelo Cardoso de Souza
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marcelo C de Souza, PT, PhD
- Email: marcelo.cardoso@ufrn.br
- Phone: 55849994806892
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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.