Strength training volume for women with fibromyalgia
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether different amounts of strength training (resistance exercise) help women with fibromyalgia feel better. It compares three different workout volumes to see which one women prefer and which works best for their symptoms.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a doctor.
- You have not done any strength training (like lifting weights) in the last 6 months.
- You do not have any other rheumatic conditions (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis).
- You have no upcoming trips or appointments that would keep you away for more than 4 weeks.
- You have no injuries in your arms or legs and no heart problems that limit exercise.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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