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.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for FIBROMYALGIA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Maryam Hospital Burewala

    Burewala, Punjab Province, Pakistan