Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Chronic Pelvic Pain

Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

Status: Invitation-only

Conditions: Fibromyalgia; Fibromyalgia Syndrome; Chronic Pelvic Pain; Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS); Pain

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07344675

4926 (June 17, 2025)

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study aimed to compare patients with and without fibromyalgia syndrome in terms of chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Full description

The study planned for two patient groups in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic: female patients followed up for fibromyalgia and a control group matched for age and gender without fibromyalgia syndrome. Demographic data, symptom duration, chronic pelvic pain, and pelvic dysfunction symptoms will be assessed in both groups. Pain levels will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form. Additionally, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire, the Chronic Pelvic Pain Impact Questionnaire, and the Short Form-12 for quality of life assessment will be completed.

Enrollment: 128 estimated patients

Sex: Female

Ages: 18+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Female participants aged 18 and over
• Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with cognitive impairment
• History of pelvic surgery within the last 3 months
• Severe cardiac, renal, liver disease, respiratory or endocrine dysfunction, uncontrolled psychiatric illness
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• Individuals with neuropathy or central nervous system disorders
• History of neoplasm in the pelvic region

Trial design

128 participants in 2 patient groups

Those with fibromyalgia syndrome

Description:

Female patients with a history of follow-up and treatment due to fibromyalgia syndrome

Female patients presenting to the outpatient clinic who do not have fibromyalgia syndrome

Description:

Patients who do not have a history of fibromyalgia syndrome and who present to the outpatient clinic for other reasons