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Head posture linked to fibromyalgia pain in new study

NCT ID NCT06957873

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether forward head posture (a common issue) is linked to worse fibromyalgia symptoms. Researchers will measure the angle of the neck in 134 adults with fibromyalgia and compare it to their symptom severity using a questionnaire. The goal is to better understand how posture might affect the condition.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify a simple posture measure as a marker for fibromyalgia severity, potentially guiding future therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures a possible link, so it won't directly improve symptoms or offer a cure.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 134 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Our research will be conducted as a prospective study. The case group will consist of male and female patients aged 18-55 years who present to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic with widespread pain complaints and are diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FM) according to ACR 2010 diagnostic criteria. The control group, matched for age and gender distribution, will be selected from patients presenting with mechanical knee pain complaints and no cervical symptoms. Considering the increased likelihood of degenerative changes in the cervical region with advancing age, the investigators limited the upper age limit to 55 years. Demographic data will be collected through face-to-face interviews during examination. During this time, patients will complete the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ). The FIQ is a 10-item questionnaire that evaluates the severity of fibromyalgia symptoms.

Ages

18 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-55 years * Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FM) according to The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia Exclusion Criteria: * History of past or current pathology in the cervical spine, thoracic spine, or upper extremities * History of paraspinal or thoracic surgery involving the head, spine, or shoulders within the last six months * Structural spinal malformation * History of surgical or neurological disorders * Cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months * Temporomandibular surgery * Psychiatric disorders (e.g., dementia, amnesia, or delirium) * Systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases

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Conditions

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fibromyalgia

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Craniovertebral angle Fibromyalgia syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Training and Research Hospital Ankara, Altindag, Turkey, 06230

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

    COMPLETED

    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

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    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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