Plain-English translation of NCT06469996 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Fibromyalgia causes widespread chronic pain and fatigue that can be hard to treat. This trial is testing whether connective tissue massage (a special type of hands-on therapy) and self-guided foam roller exercises can help reduce pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life. You would receive one of these two treatments over 6 weeks to see which works better.
Many people with fibromyalgia struggle with pain and poor sleep, and current treatments don't work for everyone. Researchers want to know if these gentle, hands-on approaches—one done by a therapist and one you can do yourself at home—might offer real relief and improve daily life.
You would come to the clinic twice a week for 6 weeks (12 visits total). Half of participants receive professional connective tissue massage from a trained therapist, while the other half learn foam roller exercises to do themselves. Before and after the 6 weeks, you'll complete questionnaires about your pain, sleep quality, fatigue, and how fibromyalgia affects your daily life so researchers can measure whether the treatment helps.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
June 2024
Primary completion
August 2024
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2024.