ArticleIntegrative medicine research2020
The therapeutic efficacy of Qigong exercise on the main symptoms of fibromyalgia: A pilot randomized clinical trial.
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The Altered Immune Response to Exercise in Patients With Fibromyalgia Before and After a Mind-body Intervention
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20 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 52 citations in OpenAlex.
- Effects of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for the management of sleep problems in people with fibromyalgia: a multi-methods evidence synthesis.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2025Pooled it
- Effects of traditional Chinese exercise therapy on pain scores, sleep quality, and anxiety-depression symptoms in fibromyalgia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2024Pooled it
- The potential impact of exercise on affect and neuroinflammation in older adults living with fibromyalgia: a scoping review.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2024Pooled it
- Are OMERACT recommendations followed in clinical trials on fibromyalgia? A systematic review of patient-reported outcomes and their measures.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2023Pooled it
- Efficacy of Qigong Exercise for Treatment of Fatigue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in medicine · 2021Pooled it
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- Immune Biomarkers in Fibromyalgia After a Qigong Programme: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- Effect of different types of exercise in fibromyalgia syndrome: a network meta-analysis.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2026Article
- Group-Based Physical Activity Interventions for Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Scoping Review.Journal of frailty, sarcopenia and falls · 2025Review
- Trained Immunity in Health and Disease.MedComm · 2025Review
- Quantitative Sensory Testing in Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Scoping Review.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Improvement of psychological adjustment and pain reduction in fibromyalgia after a qigong training program.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2025Article
- Comparative Efficacy of Neuromodulation and Structured Exercise Program on Autonomic Modulation in Fibromyalgia Patients: Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Immunomodulatory Effects in Healthy Individuals Following a 4-Week Taoist Qigong Intervention: A Comparative Study.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2023Article
- Mechanisms hypothesized for pain-relieving effects of exercise in fibromyalgia: a scoping review.Therapeutic advances in musculoskeletal disease · 2023Article
- Effect of Exercise Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2022Review
- Adapting Chinese Qigong Mind-Body Exercise for Healthy Aging in Older Community-Dwelling Low-income Latino Adults: Pilot Feasibility Study.JMIR aging · 2021Article
- Incorporating a Usual Care Comparator into a Study of Meditation and Music Listening for Older Adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline: A Randomized Feasibility Trial.Journal of Alzheimer's disease reports · 2021Article
- Mind-Body Health Benefits of Traditional ChineseEvidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundSome of the most debilitating symptoms of fibromyalgia (FM) include widespread chronic pain, sleep disturbances, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Yet, there is a lack of effective self-management exercise interventions capable of alleviating FM symptoms. The objective of this study is to examine the efficacy of a 10-week daily Qigong, a mind-body intervention program, on FM symptoms.
methods20 participants with FM were randomly assigned to Qigong (experimental) or sham-Qigong (control) groups, with participants blinded to the intervention allocation. The Qigong group practiced mild body movements synchronized with deep diaphragmatic breathing and meditation. The sham-Qigong group practiced only mild body movements. Both groups practiced the interventions two times per day at home, plus one weekly group practice session with a Qigong instructor. Primary outcomes were: pain changes measured by the Short-Form McGill Pain Questionnaire, a visual analog scale for pain, pressure pain threshold measured by a dolorimeter. Secondary outcomes were: the Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale and the Quality of Life Scale.
resultsThe experimental group experienced greater clinical improvements when compared to the control group on the mean score differences of pain, sleep quality, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, and fibromyalgia impact, all being statistically significant at
conclusionDaily practice of Qigong appears to have a positive impact on the main fibromyalgia symptoms that is beyond group interaction.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT03441997.
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