Recruiting

New Physical Therapy Approach for Fibromyalgia Pain

Plain-English translation of NCT06913868 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated April 2025 · Translation generated June 2026 · 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.

What is this trial?

This trial compares two approaches to treating fibromyalgia with physical therapy. One group receives a new, specially designed program based on expert recommendations that includes education about how pain works, personalized exercises, and strategies to build confidence and coping skills. The other group receives standard physical therapy care. The study will measure which approach helps more with pain relief and improving how well people can function in their daily lives.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that affects many people, and current standard treatments don't work equally well for everyone. Researchers have developed a new physical therapy approach based on the latest expert guidance, and they want to see if this new treatment can help more people feel better and live more fully than traditional therapy alone.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years or older
you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia using current diagnostic criteria, with widespread pain affecting multiple areas of your body
you have experienced fibromyalgia symptoms at a similar level for at least 3 months
your average pain intensity is at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale
you are willing and able to give written informed consent to participate

You likely don't qualify if…

you have unexplained weight loss, fever, night sweats, or recent serious injury
you have severe neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease that would prevent you from exercising safely
you have uncontrolled severe psychiatric conditions such as active psychosis or severe depression with thoughts of suicide
you are currently enrolled in another structured physical therapy program or pain management program that overlaps with this study
you have severe heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or other medical conditions that make exercise unsafe for you

What participation looks like

If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to receive either the new consensus-based physical therapy program or standard physical therapy care. The new program involves attending 1–2 sessions per week for 8 weeks (60 minutes each), plus doing a 20-minute home exercise routine 3 times per week. Sessions include education about pain, tailored exercises, and strategies to build your confidence and coping skills. Researchers will measure your pain levels, how well you can function, and your beliefs about pain at the start and end of the study to see which approach works better.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice

Trial locations(1 site)

Egypt

Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University, Cairo