FibromyalgiaNCT06879743
Effect of Suboccipital Release in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
A study testing Suboccipital release in people with Fibromyalgia, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
This study was designed to examine the efficacy of suboccipital release in Patients With FMS and to provide preliminary evidence regarding its effects on pain and QOL by objectively measuring Cortisol level in FMS patien Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 45 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Fibromyalgia
- What is being tested?
- Suboccipital release
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2024to 10 Apr 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 45 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- women between 20-45 years old, (ii) diagnoses according to the 2016
- American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia [1]
- Symptoms have been present at a similar level for at least three months (iii) Absence of other disorders that causes similar symptoms: systemic lupus erethromatosis (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lyme disease based on laboratory investigations (erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Anti anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (Anti CCP), antinuclear antibody (ANA) and Rheumatoid factor(RF)).
Who cannot join
- any medical, neurological, or psychiatric illness, use of strong opioids or other painkillers except paracetamol and/or ibuprofen, benzodiazepine, illicit drug or alcohol use, recent use of cannabis, pregnancy, breast feeding, and the presence of pain syndromes other than FM. Presence of other autoimmune disorders e.g.: rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erethromatosus
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Egypt1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Faculty of physical therapy laps at cairo university
Cairo, 12612
Huda Zakaria, Professor, +201013107750, hodamzakaria2009@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Effect of Suboccipital Release on Neck Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
This study was designed to examine the efficacy of suboccipital release in Patients With FMS and to provide preliminary evidence regarding its effects on pain and QOL by objectively measuring Cortisol level in FMS patien
Read the detailed description
Forty female patients with FM ( age : 20- 45 Years ) participated in the study after suing the consent form . Participants were randomly allocated assigned into 2 equal groups ( control group [ G1 ] and study [G2 ] ) . Group
1 received selected physical therapy programme. Group 2 recieved suboccipital release. All participants were assessed for cortisol and pain level by using visual analogues scale and neck disability scale. Also participants were assessed by pressure algometer for pain intensity. Participants were assessed for QOL by FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT QUESTIONNAIRE (FIQR) . treatment was done 3 sessions per weeks for successive 6 weeks pre and post assessment for all valuable were Done
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Being tested
- Suboccipital release
- Medical subject headings
- Fibromyalgia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Suboccipital releaseOther
The ptients in this group recieve suboccipital release. The patient is positioned in a supine (lying on their back) position, allowing full relaxation of the cervical spine.
The therapist places their fingertips or hands under the patient's occiput, making contact with the suboccipital muscles.
Using gentle, sustained pressure, the therapist allows the weight of the head to create a release, often holding for 1-5 minutes.
Subtle adjustments may be made, such as slight traction or rocking, to facilitate myofascial release and relaxation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Selected physiotherapy programme | Other | Not described Receives: Other: Suboccipital release |
| Suboccipital release | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Suboccipital release |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cortisol level
Changes in pain from baseline to six weeks after begining of intervention
Measured: Six weeks after begining of intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Fibromyalgia impact questionair
Changes of quality of life from baseline to six weeks after begining of interventio
Measured: Six weeks after begining of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Mar 2025
- Study start1 Feb 2024
- Primary completion1 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Apr 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for FibromyalgiaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rowida Abd Elgleel Sayed Abd Elgleel, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06879743
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Effect of suboccipital release
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 11 Mar 2025
- Last updated
- 17 Mar 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 17 Mar 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Suboccipital Release on Neck Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06879743
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Effect of suboccipital release
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Apr 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 17 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study was designed to examine the efficacy of suboccipital release in Patients With FMS and to provide preliminary evidence regarding its effects on pain and QOL by objectively measuring Cortisol level in FMS patien
Detailed description
Forty female patients with FM ( age : 20- 45 Years ) participated in the study after suing the consent form . Participants were randomly allocated assigned into 2 equal groups ( control group [ G1 ] and study [G2 ] ) . Group
1 received selected physical therapy programme. Group 2 recieved suboccipital release. All participants were assessed for cortisol and pain level by using visual analogues scale and neck disability scale. Also participants were assessed by pressure algometer for pain intensity. Participants were assessed for QOL by FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT QUESTIONNAIRE (FIQR) . treatment was done 3 sessions per weeks for successive 6 weeks pre and post assessment for all valuable were Done
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Selected physiotherapy programme | Other | Other: Suboccipital release |
| Suboccipital release | Active comparator | Other: Suboccipital release |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 45 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- women between 20-45 years old, (ii) diagnoses according to the 2016
- American College of Rheumatology criteria for fibromyalgia [1]
- Symptoms have been present at a similar level for at least three months (iii) Absence of other disorders that causes similar symptoms: systemic lupus erethromatosis (SLE), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Lyme disease based on laboratory investigations (erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), Anti anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (Anti CCP), antinuclear antibody (ANA) and Rheumatoid factor(RF)).
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Suboccipital releaseThe ptients in this group recieve suboccipital release. The patient is positioned in a supine (lying on their back) position, allowing full relaxation of the cervical spine. The therapist places their fingertips or hands under the patient's occiput, making contact with the suboccipital muscles. Using gentle, sustained pressure, the therapist allows the weight of the head to create a release, often holding for 1-5 minutes. Subtle adjustments may be made, such as slight traction or rocking, to facilitate myofascial release and relaxation. | Other | Selected physiotherapy programme, Suboccipital release |
Primary outcome
Cortisol level
Time frame: Six weeks after begining of intervention
Changes in pain from baseline to six weeks after begining of intervention
1 secondary outcome
Fibromyalgia impact questionair
Time frame: Six weeks after begining of intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 17 Mar 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Suboccipital release in people with Fibromyalgia, run by Cairo University at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Rowida Abdelgleel, Lecturer (01152322678, rowidaabdelglel@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Cortisol level (time frame: Six weeks after begining of intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 17 Mar 2025; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.