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Study NCT ID:
NCT00966732
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2014-10-16
First Post:
2009-08-26
Brief Title:
Yoga for Fibromyalgia
Sponsor:
Oregon Health and Science University
Organization:
Oregon Health and Science University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Yoga of Awareness Program for Fibromyalgia A Randomized Clinical Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2014-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Fibromyalgia is a common costly and debilitating illness which affects mostly women Fibromyalgia patients report widespread musculoskeletal pain fatigue stiffness and distress Several consensus statements indicate that optimal care combines medication exercise and psychology Yoga is a popular mindbody discipline which holds promise for reducing fibromyalgia symptoms The aim of this pilot study is to evaluate the effects of an innovative program Yoga of Awareness in which yoga poses are complemented by meditation and breathing exercises presentations on healthy coping and group discussions Fifty-six women with fibromyalgia will be recruited and randomly divided into two groups One group will receive the yoga program right away and the other group will wait 3 months before receiving the program Information about fibromyalgia symptoms and functioning will be collected from both groups before and immediately after the first group receives the yoga program When results from the 2 groups are compared the investigators expect patients who received the yoga program will have greater gains in fibromyalgia symptoms physical function and pain coping capacities then those waiting to receive the program If this study shows the yoga program is effective the investigators will use this data in 2010 to apply to the National Institutes of Health for a more complete study of its benefits
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None