Comparing the Efficacy of Core Stability Exercises and Pilates in Fibromyalgia Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07076433 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: fibromyalgia
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pilates and core stability exercises have emerged as potential interventions for Fibromyalgia (FM) , both targeting muscle strength, flexibility, and posture. However, existing studies have primarily relied on subjective self-report measures to assess outcomes. This study aims to employ more objective assessments, including biomechanical and functional measures, to compare the efficacy of core stability exercises and Pilates in improving symptoms of FM.

Conditions

Fibromyositis-Fibromyalgia Syndrome

Keywords

Core Stability Exercises; Pilates; Fibromyalgia; functional assessment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• pain by Quantitative Sensory Testing

  10 the best results

  6 weeks

• Functional Status: Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ)

  100 score tha best results

  6 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Balance and Posture: Force Plate Balance Testing

  6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Core Stability Exercises

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will engage in core stability exercises targeting the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, such as pelvic tilting, abdominal crunches, back extension, side bridges, and bird dog. These exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The intensity will be progressively increased based on individual tolerance.

Other: Core Stability Exercises

Pilates:

EXPERIMENTAL

\- Participants will undergo Pilates sessions that emphasize flexibility, posture, and core engagement. Pilates exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The focus will be on breathing, spinal alignment, and strengthening exercises that challenge flexibility and balance.

Other: Pilates:

Interventions

Core Stability Exercises OTHER

Participants will engage in core stability exercises targeting the muscles of the trunk and pelvis, such as pelvic tilting, abdominal crunches, back extension, side bridges, and bird dog. These exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The intensity will be progressively increased based on individual tolerance.

Core Stability Exercises

Pilates: OTHER

Participants will undergo Pilates sessions that emphasize flexibility, posture, and core engagement. Pilates exercises will be performed twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 30 minutes. The focus will be on breathing, spinal alignment, and strengthening exercises that challenge flexibility and balance.

Pilates:

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 35 Years - 55 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• Pregnant women
• History of significant orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, or neurological conditions
• Severe psychiatric disorders that interfere with participation
• Active substance abuse

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan: lead

Study Sites (1)

Al Zaytoonah University

Amman, Jordan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Fibromyalgia

Interventions

Exercise Movement Techniques

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatic Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Physical Therapy Modalities; Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: associate professor hanan hosny M Battesha

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 15, 2025
• First Posted: July 22, 2025
• Study Start: September 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 15, 2025
• Study Completion: October 25, 2025
• Last Updated: November 26, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

JO (1)