Massage therapy for fibromyalgia pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) can reduce pain and improve well-being in women with fibromyalgia. The massage targets the soft tissues under the skin to relieve muscle tension and pain.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman.
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You do not have any serious health problems (like heart, lung, nerve, or joint issues) that would limit exercise.
- You do not have cancer.
- You are not pregnant.
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