Aerobic Training on Lung Function in Fibromyalgia
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Aerobic training, Diaphragmatic breathing exercises.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Fibromyalgia (FM), Respiration Disorders. Basic parameters: 30 years — 40 years · Female.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
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Official title
Impact of Aerobic Training on Lung Function in Women With Fibromyalgia
Overview
Exploring the effect of aerobic exercises on lung function, chest movement, and exercise capacity in women suffering from fibromyalgia.
Detailed description
Eighty women with fibromyalgia will be equally randomly assigned to the experimental (EX) group and the control group (CON). The participants' age will be between 30 and 40 years and they will have mild restrictive lung affection. The Ex group will attend 3 sessions/week of aerobic training at moderate intensity combined with diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 12 weeks, the CON will only attend 3 sessions/week of diaphragmatic breathing exercises for 12 weeks. The lung functions will be assessed by the spirometry testing. The chest expansion will be determined using a tape measurement. Additionally, exercise capacity will be tested using cardiopulmonary exercise testing protocol. All the outcomes will be examined at baseline, and after 12 weeks of the intervention.
Interventions
- Other Aerobic training
For twelve weeks, the women in the study group will participate in aerobic training on cycle ergometer. Each session will consist of 30-45 minutes of cycling at a moderate intensity, accompanied by a workout heart rate ranging from 65% to 75% of the maximal heart rate and ranging between 12 and 14 on the Borg rating of perceived exertion 20-point scale. After ten minutes of warm-up, every session will end with a brief 3-minute period of cool-down. - Other Diaphragmatic breathing exercises
From the hook-lying position, the women will receive instructions to position their hands on the rectus abdominis muscle located under the anterior chest wall. They will be advised to inhale slowly and deeply, expanding their abdomen without causing any movement in their upper chest, while simultaneously relaxing their shoulders. Slowly, the women will expel every breath. Air will be inhaled via the nose, swelling the abdomen. After the breath ceased, the women will purse her lips and exhale fro
Primary outcome measures
- Lung function [Time frame: At baseline and 12 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Chest expansion [Time frame: At baseline and 12 weeks]
- Exercise capacity [Time frame: At baseline and 12 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Well controlled fibromyalgia.
- Mild restrictive lung affection.
- Body mass index less than 30kg/m2.
- Moderate level of physical activity.
Exclusion criteria
- Any chest diseases.
- Musculoskeletal/ neurological limitations to exercise.
- Smokers.
- Pregnant.
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06647147 · Aerobic Training