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Mr Joseph McVeigh
+44 (0)28 90368148
j.mcveigh@ulster.ac.uk


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A randomised controlled trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a combined education and pool-based exercise programme and usual care in the treatment of patients with fibromyalgia syndrome

Not Recruiting

Open to: Female

Age: Adult

Belfast

Medical Conditions

Fibromyalgia

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Not provided at time of registration

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

01 Mar 2003 01 Mar 2006

Publications

2006 Abstract results in https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/publications/effectiveness-of-a-combined-pool-based-exercise-and-education-pro-5 Abstract: McVeigh JG, Hurley DA, Basford JR, Sim J, Baxter GD, Finch MB Effectiveness of a combined pool-based exercise and education programme compared to usual medical care in fibromyalgia syndrome: a randomised, controlled trial. Physical Therapy Reviews, Volume , Number 3, September 2006, pp. 205-228(24) -

Interventional

Intervention Type : Other
Intervention Description : Intervention Group: Patients allocated to the intervention group will receive a package of treatment consisting of:1. A series of lecturers/workshops aimed at addressing patientsÂ’ attitudes, beliefs and behaviours with respect to FMS2. A 6 week programme of pool-based aerobic exercisesThe education and exercise interventions will be provided by suitably qualified and experienced occupational therapists and physiotherapists.

Control: Usual care




You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Have concomitant medical illness (e.g. ischaemic heart disease, cerebrovascular accident) that would make participation in an exercise class unsafe2. Are involved in ongoing litigation involving FMS3. Score of less than 3 on a 10-point visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain (a low level cut off will avoid floor effects)4. Have received physiotherapy within the last 3 months for FMS


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • School of Health Sciences
    Belfast
    BT37 0QB

This information has not yet been provided by the study team. You'll have an opportunity to discuss any risks and benefits that may be associated with this study prior to consenting to taking part.

Mr Joseph McVeigh
+44 (0)28 90368148
j.mcveigh@ulster.ac.uk



The study is sponsored by University of Ulster (UK) and funded by Physiotherapy Research Foundation (UK) (ref: PRF/02/3).



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Read full details for Trial ID: ISRCTN21694164
Last updated 16 June 2008

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