Mind and body: CBT boosts physio for fibromyalgia?
NCT ID NCT07154498
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether adding cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to standard physiotherapy helps adults with fibromyalgia feel less pain and have a better quality of life. 66 people took part, with one group doing gentle exercises and the other doing exercises plus CBT sessions. Researchers measured changes in pain and daily function over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- conventional physiotherapy and cognitive behavior therapy
- What this could lead to
- If adding CBT to physiotherapy proves more effective, it could offer a better way to manage fibromyalgia pain and improve daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study also did not compare against a placebo or no treatment.
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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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Maryam Hospital Burewala
Burewala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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