Pilates or core workouts? study tests which eases fibromyalgia pain best
NCT ID NCT07076433
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether Pilates or core stability exercises better ease fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and balance. Thirty women aged 35-65 with fibromyalgia took part. Researchers used objective tests (pain sensitivity, balance) instead of just questionnaires to compare the two exercise approaches.
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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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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 55 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 35-65 years * Diagnosed with fibromyalgia based on the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 criteria * Able to walk independently * Stable medication for at least 3 months prior to participation Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * History of significant orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or neurological conditions * Severe psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation * Active substance abuse
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Al Zaytoonah University
Amman, Jordan