Gentle manual therapy shows promise for fibromyalgia pain relief
NCT ID NCT07421609
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a gentle manual therapy called strain counterstrain to standard physiotherapy helps women with fibromyalgia feel better. 105 women were split into three groups: one got standard care, another got standard care plus the therapy, and a control group got no treatment. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, mood, and quality of life before and after three weeks of daily sessions.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Strain counterstrain therapy (a gentle manual therapy technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and fatigue for women with fibromyalgia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 105 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is added to standard care, so its standalone benefit is unclear.
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Locations
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Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
Malatya, 4400, Turkey (Türkiye)