FibromyalgiaNCT07665411
Web-Based Resistance Training in Fibromyalgia
A study testing Web based resistance training in people with Fibromyalgia, run by University of Beira Interior at 1 site in Portugal.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is verify the effects of a 16 sessions of a web based resistance training, on balance, neuromuscular performance and symptomatology of fibromyalgia. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Fibromyalgia
- What is being tested?
- Web based resistance training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 13 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePortugal
- Study dates
- 13 Feb 2023to 9 Aug 2024
- 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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria
- at least 18 years old
Who cannot join
- severe comorbidity or any other type of condition that negatively influences participation in the training program,;
- cognitive disorders
- heart problems
- surgeries or fractures in the last 6 months
- pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Portugal1 site
University of Beira Interior
Covilha, Castelo Branco District, 6230-001
About this study
Official title: Web-Based Resistance Training in Fibromyalgia on Balance, Neuromuscular Performance and Symptoms
The purpose of this study is verify the effects of a 16 sessions of a web based resistance training, on balance, neuromuscular performance and symptomatology of fibromyalgia.
Read the detailed description
Volunteers who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia were recruited and invited to participate in an sixteen sessions of a web-based resistance training programme, followed by a one-month detraining period. Before the intervention began, a face-to-face assessment was conducted to evaluate balance, neuromuscular performance, symptoms and the impact of fibromyalgia. The intervention involved two 50-minute sessions, followed by four weeks of detraining.
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Being tested
- Web based resistance training
- Keywords
- Resistance training, Fibromyalgia, web based
- Medical subject headings
- Fibromyalgia
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Web based resistance trainingOther
The web-based resistance training protocol was completed over the course of sixteen sessions, with each session lasting fifty minutes and occurring twice a week on alternate days.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Web-based resistance training program | Experimental | Exercise Receives: Other: Web based resistance training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Neuromuscular performance - Vertical jump
A force platform is used to measure the vertical jump of the lower limbs. The greater the vertical jump height in centimeters, the better the performance is considered to be.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
Neuromuscular performance - Medicine ball throw
The medicine ball throw test is used to assess neuromuscular performance of the upper limbs. The greater the distance in centimeters, the better the muscle performance is considered to be.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
Secondary outcomes (5)
Assessment of postural control based on the variable "Mean velocity of Center of Pressure (CoP)"
The force plate is used to assess postural control with the eyes open and closed, during unipodal support and dual tasks (recalling a stressful day) tests. Increased velocity means (mm/s), means poorer postural control.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
Assessment of postural control based on the variable "95% confidence ellipse area"
The force plate is used to assess postural control with the eyes open and closed, during unipodal support and dual tasks (recalling a stressful day) tests.
The larger the area of the ellipse (mm2), the poorer the postural control.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire
Questionnaire to access information on the functional capacity and health status of individuals with fibromyalgia. It is composed of 20 questions. Values range from 0 to 100, with higher values indicating a greater impact of fibromyalgia.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks and after 4 weeks of detraining
Symptoms
Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) to assess the intensity of pain, anxiety, quality of sleep, fatigue and mood state. The scoring range will be from 0 to 100, in which the higher the value, the greater the intensity.
Measured: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
The Short Falls Efficacy Scale International (Short FES-I)
The questionnaire consists of seven questions related to concerns about falling during daily activities. Values range from a minimum of 7 (no concern about falling) to a maximum of 28 (severe concern about falling), and are categorised as low concern (7-8), moderate concern (9-13), and high concern (14-28).
Measured: Baseline, after 8weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jun 2026
- Study start13 Feb 2023
- Primary completion9 Aug 2024
- Study completion9 Aug 2024
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.
- 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
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Beira Interior
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Maria Luiza Laurentino de Albuquerque, University of Beira Interior
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07665411
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- D28342
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 3 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: In accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, participant privacy and the confidentiality of personal information will be protected throughout the study. The informed consent obtained from participants does not include authorization for public sharing of individual-level data.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Web-Based Resistance Training in Fibromyalgia on Balance, Neuromuscular Performance and Symptoms
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07665411
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- D28342
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia
- Keywords
- Resistance training, Fibromyalgia, web based
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 13 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Beira InteriorUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 13 Feb 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Aug 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jun 2026 (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.
The purpose of this study is verify the effects of a 16 sessions of a web based resistance training, on balance, neuromuscular performance and symptomatology of fibromyalgia.
Detailed description
Volunteers who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia were recruited and invited to participate in an sixteen sessions of a web-based resistance training programme, followed by a one-month detraining period. Before the intervention began, a face-to-face assessment was conducted to evaluate balance, neuromuscular performance, symptoms and the impact of fibromyalgia. The intervention involved two 50-minute sessions, followed by four weeks of detraining.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Web-based resistance training program | Experimental | Other: Web based resistance trainingExercise |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria
- at least 18 years old
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- severe comorbidity or any other type of condition that negatively influences participation in the training program,;
- cognitive disorders
- heart problems
- surgeries or fractures in the last 6 months
- pregnancy
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Web based resistance trainingThe web-based resistance training protocol was completed over the course of sixteen sessions, with each session lasting fifty minutes and occurring twice a week on alternate days. | Other | Web-based resistance training program |
Primary outcome
Neuromuscular performance - Vertical jump
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
A force platform is used to measure the vertical jump of the lower limbs. The greater the vertical jump height in centimeters, the better the performance is considered to be.
Neuromuscular performance - Medicine ball throw
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
The medicine ball throw test is used to assess neuromuscular performance of the upper limbs. The greater the distance in centimeters, the better the muscle performance is considered to be.
5 secondary outcomes
Assessment of postural control based on the variable "Mean velocity of Center of Pressure (CoP)"
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
Assessment of postural control based on the variable "95% confidence ellipse area"
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks and after 4 weeks of detraining
Symptoms
Time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining
The Short Falls Efficacy Scale International (Short FES-I)
Time frame: Baseline, after 8weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining.
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 24 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. In accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, participant privacy and the confidentiality of personal information will be protected throughout the study. The informed consent obtained from participants does not include authorization for public sharing of individual-level data.
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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 Web based resistance training in people with Fibromyalgia, run by University of Beira Interior at 1 site in Portugal.
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 2 inclusion and 5 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 24 Jun 2026. 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 Portugal. 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?
Neuromuscular performance - Vertical jump (time frame: Baseline, after 8 weeks of intervention and after 4 weeks of detraining). 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 24 Jun 2026.