Comparison of Treadmill and Outdoor Walking in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Last updated: February 22, 2026
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Fibromyalgia

Treatment

Walking exercises at open air place

Walking exercises with treadmill

Clinical Study ID

NCT07228897
AEŞH-EK-2025-182
  • Ages 25-55
  • All Genders

Study Summary

While walking exercises performed outdoors are important within the scope of aerobic exercise, the continuity of outdoor walking exercises can be negatively affected by different weather conditions. Walking exercises performed indoors on a treadmill are a good option for patients in terms of increasing exercise continuity and patient compliance. Walking outdoors supported by a treadmill and mobile application may increase aerobic capacity and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, as well as reduce kinesiophobia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Be between the ages of 25 and 55

  2. Be female

  3. Have not engaged in regular physical activity for the past 3 months

  4. Have been using the same medical treatment for at least 1 month prior to the study (amitriptyline, duloxetine/milnacipran, pregabalin, cyclobenzaprine)

  5. Volunteering to participate in the study

  6. The patient's cognitive status being suitable for using a mobile application

  7. The patient agreeing to the 'Personal Data Protection Law Information Text' in orderto use the mobile application

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. History of cardiac or pulmonary disease

  2. Changes in medical treatment during the study period

  3. Use of different injection methods (ozone therapy, neural therapy, acupuncture,etc.) at least 3 months prior to the study or during the study period

  4. History of rheumatological disease

  5. Pregnancy or breastfeeding

  6. History of malignancy

  7. Presence of psychiatric or neurological disease

Study Design

Total Participants: 54
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Walking exercises at open air place
Phase:
Study Start date:
December 05, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
November 01, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara 323786, Yenimahalle 06170
    Turkey (Türkiye)

    Active - Recruiting

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