Craniovertebral Angle and Fibromyalgia Severity
Launched by ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Apr 27, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, muscle stiffness, joint rigidity, insomnia, fatigue, mood disorders, cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and general hypersensitivity.
Fibromyalgia is considered a central sensitivity syndrome. Central sensitization refers to a neuronal signal amplification mechanism within the central nervous system that leads to enhanced pain perception. Consequently, patients with FM exhibit an increased receptive field of pain, allodynia, and hyperalgesia.
Headache and temporomandibular disorders (TM...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Aged 18-55 years
- • Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia (FM) according to The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 2010 Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • History of past or current pathology in the cervical spine, thoracic spine, or upper extremities
- • History of paraspinal or thoracic surgery involving the head, spine, or shoulders within the last six months
- • Structural spinal malformation
- • History of surgical or neurological disorders
- • Cervical trauma or pain treatment within the last 6 months
- • Temporomandibular surgery
- • Psychiatric disorders (e.g., dementia, amnesia, or delirium)
- • Systemic inflammatory rheumatic diseases
About Ankara Training And Research Hospital
Ankara Training and Research Hospital is a leading medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the hospital is committed to enhancing patient outcomes by exploring new therapies and medical interventions across a variety of disciplines. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, Ankara Training and Research Hospital prioritizes patient safety and ethical standards while contributing to the global body of medical knowledge. Their collaborative approach fosters partnerships with academic institutions and industry stakeholders, ensuring rigorous research methodologies and the effective translation of findings into clinical practice.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, Altindag, Turkey
Ankara, Altindag, Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Nadide Koca, M.D.
Principal Investigator
Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported