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Effects of Far Infrared Radiation on Fibromyalgia Patients

NCT05225519 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 16

Last updated 2022-02-04

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Summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of infrared radiation in improving the various symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome, by using a long-sleeved white shirt impregnated with a long-infrared irradiating bioceramic, as well as the adherence to it and its applicability in daily routines.

A prospective, experimental, randomized, and double-blind study was carried. The study was implemented over 7 months, with a total of 5 visits for each patient. Participants were randomly allocated in experimental or control group. Those included in the experimental group received a shirt impregnated with ceramic emitting long infrared waves while participants in the placebo group received an exactly looking shirt, but not impregnated with ceramic emitting long infrared waves. Each visit comprised clinical evaluation and self-report scales filling (WPS, SS and FIQR scales).

Conditions

  • Fibromyalgia

Interventions

DEVICE

long-sleeved white shirt impregnated with a long-infrared irradiation

Usage of an experimental shirt for a period of 12 weeks.

DEVICE

long-sleeved white shirt

Usage of an experimental shirt for a period of 12 weeks.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Clinical Academic Center (2CA-Braga)

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-03-26
Primary Completion
2019-07-18
Completion
2019-08-27

Countries

  • Portugal

Study Locations

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