New study tests if guided exercise beats simple advice for fibromyalgia fatigue
NCT ID NCT04107948
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether supervised physical activity helps people with fibromyalgia stay active longer than just getting advice. Fibromyalgia causes pain and fatigue, and inactivity can make symptoms worse. The study involves 330 adults who are currently sedentary. Researchers will compare standard care with a program that includes guided exercise both in and out of the hospital.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 330 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2020
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2031
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.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to ACR (American College of rheumatology) criteria (total score WPI (Widespread Pain Index) + SS (Severity Scale) ) ≥ 13 * French writing and speaking * Sedentary or low level of activity (less than 150 minutes of regular physical activity per week at the time of inclusion) * Signature of informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Cardiac or respiratory diseases that contraindicate the practice of physical activity * Significant co-morbidities that contraindicate the practice of physical activity: associated cardiac pathologies (severe rhythm disorders such as rapid atrial fibrillation), respiratory pathologies (severe obstructive or severe respiratory insufficiency), disabling joint pathologies (knee osteoarthritis or osteoarthritis of the hip) training on a treadmill or on a high intensity bike). * Impossibility of submitting to the medical monitoring of the program for geographical, social or psychological reason
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CH d'ANNONAY
Annonay, 07100, France
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CH de Firminy
Firminy, 42700, France
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CH de MONTBRISON
Montbrison, 42600, France
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CH de ROANNE
Roanne, 42300, France
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CH de Rive de Gier
Rive-de-Gier, 42800, France
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CH du Gier
Saint-Chamond, 42400, France
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Chu Saint Etienne
Saint-Etienne, 42055, France
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