Can motivation overcome the barriers to exercise in fibromyalgia?
NCT ID NCT07777393
First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how motivation to exercise relates to quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will survey 105 adults with fibromyalgia to understand what encourages or discourages physical activity. The goal is to identify factors that could help improve exercise habits and overall well-being.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- This could point toward better ways to help people with fibromyalgia stay active and improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it won't test a treatment. It may only show links, not causes, and results may not apply to all fibromyalgia patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 105 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals with fibromyalgia
- Ages
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18 to 99 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * medical diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria * at least 18 years old * Portuguese nationality Exclusion Criteria: * medical condition that affects their ability to understand the text * illiteracy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Beira Interior
Covilha, Castelo Branco District, 6230-001, Portugal
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