Dance your pain away? study tests aerobic exercise for fibromyalgia
NCT ID NCT07591766
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether aerobic dance exercises can improve symptoms and quality of life in women with fibromyalgia. Forty-four women were split into two groups: one did aerobic dance sessions led by a physiotherapist, and the other did standard postural exercises. Researchers measured pain, physical function, and overall well-being using questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Aerobic dance exercises
- What this could lead to
- If effective, aerobic dance could offer a fun, accessible way to ease fibromyalgia symptoms and improve daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise may be difficult for some with severe symptoms.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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