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The aim of our study is to compare the effects of face-to-face and internet-based BBAT in patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
H0: Face-to-face and internet-based BBAT have superiority over each other in patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
H1: In patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, face-to-face and internet-based BBAT have no superiority over each other.
The aim of our study is to compare the effects of face-to-face and internet-based BBAT in patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
H0: Face-to-face and internet-based BBAT have superiority over each other in patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
H1: In patients diagnosed with Fibromyalgia Syndrome, face-to-face and internet-based BBAT have no superiority over each other.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| The group I: BBAT Face-to-Face Training group | Experimental | Exercises consist of supine, sitting, standing position awareness exercises and walking exercises. Considering eight weeks, the training is designed to progress gradually each week. |
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| The group II: Online BBAT training group | Experimental | Patients in the Internet-based BBAT group will conduct their training with a physiotherapist to be connected via an online video conference system. This group will be given the same training as the face-to-face BBAT group. |
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| The group III: Control group | No Intervention | No training will be applied to the control group patients. |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| BBAT (Basic Body Awareness Therapy) | Behavioral | The group I: BBAT Face-to-Face Training (60 min) will be provided. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR) | Limitations and functional disability in patients with fibromyalgia will be evaluated. | 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Algometer | Pressure pain threshold measurement of characteristic 18 tender points of fibromyalgia syndrome will be performed. | 8 weeks |
| Posture Screen Mobile (PSM) | Posture will be evaluated with Posture Screen Mobile (PSM), an iPad application. |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Özge TAHRAN, MSc | Beykent University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Beykent University | Istanbul | Turkey (Türkiye) |
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| ID | Term |
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| D005356 | Fibromyalgia |
| ID | Term |
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| D009135 | Muscular Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D012216 | Rheumatic Diseases |
| D009468 | Neuromuscular Diseases |
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| Online BBAT training | Behavioral | The group II: Online BBAT training (60 min) will be provided. |
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| 8 weeks |
| The short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire | Pain will be evaluated with the short-form McGill Pain Questionnaire | 8 weeks |
| Trunk repositioning error | The trunk position sense indicated by trunk reposition errors will be evaluated with the inclinometer device. | 8 weeks |
| Awareness-Body-Chart=ABC | Awareness-Body-Chart=ABC will be used to assess body awareness. | 8 weeks |
| Postural stability | Postural stability will be evaluated with a portable force platform. | 8 weeks |
| Single Leg Balance | Balance will be evaluated with the single leg balance test with eyes open and closed. | 8 weeks |
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index | Sleep quality will be assessed by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. | 8 weeks |
| SF-36 (the MOS 36-item short-form health survey) | As the general quality of life, the SF-36 (the MOS 36-item short-form health survey) form will be used. | 8 weeks |
| Plasma Fibrinogen and Haptoglobin Protein Levels | Two plasma proteins, fibrinogen and haptoglobin, will be evaluated as markers of inflammation. | 8 weeks |
| D009422 |
| Nervous System Diseases |