Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia SyndromeNCT07076433
Comparing the Efficacy of Core Stability Exercises and Pilates in Fibromyalgia Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A study testing Core Stability Exercises and Pilates: in people with Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia Syndrome, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Jordan.
Trial summary
Pilates and core stability exercises have emerged as potential interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) , both targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and posture. However, existing studies have primarily relied on subjective self-report measures to assess outcomes. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 35 to 55 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia Syndrome
- What is being tested?
- Core Stability Exercises and Pilates:
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteJordan
- Study dates
- 15 Sep 2025to 25 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 35 to 55 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Female participants aged 35-65 years
- Diagnosed with fibromyalgia based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 criteria
- Able to walk independently
- Stable medication for at least 3 months prior to participation
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women
- History of significant orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or neurological conditions
- Severe psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation
- Active substance abuse
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Pilates and core stability exercises have emerged as potential interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) , both targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and posture. However, existing studies have primarily relied on subjective self-report measures to assess outcomes. This study aims to employ more objective assessments, including biomechanical and functional measures, to compare the efficacy of core stability exercises and Pilates in improving symptoms of FM.
- Conditions
- Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia Syndrome
- Being tested
- Core Stability Exercises, Pilates:
- Keywords
- Core Stability Exercises, Pilates, Fibromyalgia, functional assessment
- Medical subject headings
- Fibromyalgia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Core Stability ExercisesOther
Participants will engage in core stability exercises targeting the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, such as pelvic tilting, abdominal crunches, back extension, side bridges, and bird dog. These exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The intensity will be progressively increased based on individual tolerance.
Pilates:Other
Participants will undergo Pilates sessions that emphasize flexibility, posture, and core engagement. Pilates exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The focus will be on breathing, spinal alignment, and strengthening exercises that challenge flexibility and balance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stability Exercises | Experimental | Participants will engage in core stability exercises targeting the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, such as pelvic tilting, abdominal crunches, back extension, side bridges, and bird dog. These exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The intensity will be progressively increased based on individual tolerance. Receives: Other: Core Stability Exercises |
| Pilates: | Experimental | - Participants will undergo Pilates sessions that emphasize flexibility, posture, and core engagement. Pilates exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The focus will be on breathing, spinal alignment, and strengthening exercises that challenge flexibility and balance. Receives: Other: Pilates: |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
pain by Quantitative Sensory Testing
10 the best results
Measured: 6 weeks
Functional Status: Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)
100 score tha best results
Measured: 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Balance and Posture: Force Plate Balance Testing
Measured: 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jul 2025
- Study start15 Sep 2025
- Primary completion15 Oct 2025
- Study completion25 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Triple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hanan Hosny M Battesha, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07076433
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- fibromyalgia
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 26 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparing the Efficacy of Core Stability Exercises and Pilates in Fibromyalgia Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07076433
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- fibromyalgia
- Conditions
- Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia Syndrome
- Keywords
- Core Stability Exercises, Pilates, Fibromyalgia, functional assessment
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Al-Zaytoonah University of JordanUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jul 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.
Pilates and core stability exercises have emerged as potential interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) , both targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and posture. However, existing studies have primarily relied on subjective self-report measures to assess outcomes. This study aims to employ more objective assessments, including biomechanical and functional measures, to compare the efficacy of core stability exercises and Pilates in improving symptoms of FM.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Triple blind (participant, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stability Exercises | Experimental | Other: Core Stability ExercisesParticipants will engage in core stability exercises targeting the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, such as pelvic tilting, abdominal crunches, back extension, side bridges, and bird dog. These exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The intensity will be progressively increased based on individual tolerance. |
| Pilates: | Experimental | Other: Pilates:- Participants will undergo Pilates sessions that emphasize flexibility, posture, and core engagement. Pilates exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The focus will be on breathing, spinal alignment, and strengthening exercises that challenge flexibility and balance. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 35 to 55 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Female participants aged 35-65 years
- Diagnosed with fibromyalgia based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 criteria
- Able to walk independently
- Stable medication for at least 3 months prior to participation
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Pregnant women
- History of significant orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or neurological conditions
- Severe psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation
- Active substance abuse
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Core Stability ExercisesParticipants will engage in core stability exercises targeting the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, such as pelvic tilting, abdominal crunches, back extension, side bridges, and bird dog. These exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The intensity will be progressively increased based on individual tolerance. | Other | Core Stability Exercises |
| Pilates:Participants will undergo Pilates sessions that emphasize flexibility, posture, and core engagement. Pilates exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The focus will be on breathing, spinal alignment, and strengthening exercises that challenge flexibility and balance. | Other | Pilates: |
Primary outcome
pain by Quantitative Sensory Testing
Time frame: 6 weeks
10 the best results
Functional Status: Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)
Time frame: 6 weeks
100 score tha best results
1 secondary outcome
Balance and Posture: Force Plate Balance Testing
Time frame: 6 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Core Stability Exercises and Pilates: in people with Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia Syndrome, run by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan at 1 site in Jordan.
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 4 inclusion and 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Nov 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 Jordan. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
pain by Quantitative Sensory Testing (time frame: 6 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 26 Nov 2025.