Investigation of the Relationship Between Sensory Processing and Kinesychophobia in Fibromyalgia Patients

Hacettepe University

Status: Unknown

Conditions: Fybromyalgia

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT03746379

2018/359

Details and patient eligibility

About

Fibromyalgia; is a chronic and rheumatic condition characterized by diffuse pain. In patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, there is an increase in psychiatric symptoms, especially depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorders. Kinesophobia is defined as anxiety against pain and pain caused by painful injury and re-injury. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between kinesophobia and sensory processing in patients with fibromyalgia.

Full description

Fibromyalgia; is a chronic and rheumatic condition characterized by diffuse pain. In patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, there is an increase in psychiatric symptoms, especially depression, anxiety, and somatoform disorders. Kinesophobia is defined as anxiety against pain and pain caused by painful injury and re-injury. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between kinesophobia and sensory processing in patients with fibromyalgia.

Enrollment: 82 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 65 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 18-65 years old
• Diagnosed by fibromyalgia
• No other known physical, neurological and psychological illness
• Literate
• Volunteers to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• Not compliant with inclusion criteria