Effects of Diatermy in Patients With Fibromyalgia.
Sponsored by Camilo Jose Cela University
About this trial
Last updated 9 months ago
Study ID
CamiloJDF
Status
Completed
Type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Placebo
No
Accepting
30 to 70 Years
All
Not accepting
Healthy Volunteers
Trial Timing
Ended a year ago
What is this trial about?
Diathermy is a non-invasive pain therapy based on the local application of high-frequency
electromagnetic waves. This procedure produces deep heat promotes tissue repair and
influences pain sensitivity. The main characteristic of fibromyalgia (FM) is generalized
musculoskeletal pain. This may be accompanied by muscle and joint stiffness, sleep and
mood disorders, anxiety and depression, cognitive dysfunction, and chronic fatigue.
Endemic in developed countries, with a higher prevalence among women than men, and the
etiology is still unknown. Diagnosis is made on chronic generalized pain and through the
presence of tender points. The objective of this study will be to analyze the efficacy of
diathermy on pain in patients with fibromyalgia
What are the participation requirements?
Inclusion Criteria
- Experience chronic generalized pain and be diagnosed with FM for at least three months
Exclusion Criteria
- Recent surgery, skin conditions unsuitable for DT application, presence of certain neuropathic conditions (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetic polyneuropathy), ongoing pharmacological treatment such as anticoagulants within three days before participation, any underlying medical conditions like fractures or tumors; cardiac pathologies including heart failure, uncontrolled arterial hypertension, arrhythmias, phlebitis thrombi arteriopathies; having a pacemaker or suffering from epilepsy.