Eficacy of an aerobic exercise protocol associated with photobiomodulatio with progressive dosing in the pain level and health-related quality of life of women with fibromyalgia

• Grant number: 20/01513-5
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral
• Effective date (Start): December 01, 2020
• Effective date (End): November 30, 2022
• Field of knowledge: Health Sciences - Medicine
• Principal Investigator: Ana Claudia Muniz Renno
• Grantee: Patrícia Gabrielli Vassão Alves Arakaki
• Host Institution: Instituto de Saúde e Sociedade (ISS). Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP). Campus Baixada Santista. Santos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Fibromyalgia (FM) is characterized by chronic generalized muscle pain, which affects mainly women. Several studies have already shown that aerobic exercises are effective for improving pain and quality of life in this population; other studies have already shown that photobiomodulation (PBM) is also effective in this regard. However, there is no consensus in the literature regarding the best parameters of FBM to treat patients with FM, as well as in progressive dosage throughout the treatment. Thus, the objective of this study will be to verify the effect of the association of an aerobic exercise protocol associated with FBM, with progressive dosage, in the level of pain and in the health-related quality of life of women with FM. Forty women will be randomized and divided into four groups: EAPG: exercise and active PBM group, EPPG: exercise and placebo PBM group, APG: active FBM group or PPG: placebo FBM group. Before the first session, after the last treatment session, and a follow-up of 26 and 52 weeks after the first assessment, pain will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), pressure pain threshold, Impact of Fibromyalgia on quality of life, quality of life by SF-36, fatigue level by FSS, level of physical activity by IPAQ, Timed Up-and-Go Test (TUG) and functional capacity by the 6-minute Walk Test (6MWT). The interventions will last for 12 weeks, twice a week with the performance of aerobic exercise on a stationary bicycle and progression of load through the cardiorespiratory test.

Scientific publications

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SALES, ABDIAS FERNANDO SIMON; PANDOLFO, ISABELLA LIBA; DE ALMEIDA CRUZ, MATHEUS; PARISI, JULIA RISSO; GARCIA, LIVIA ASSIS; MARTIGNAGO, CINTIA CRISTINA SANTI; RENNO, ANA CLAUDIA MUNIZ; VASSAO, PATRICIA GABRIELLI. Intense Pulsed Light on skin rejuvenation: a systematic review. ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGICAL RESEARCH, OCT 2021. (20/01513-5)

VASSAO, PATRICIA GABRIELLI; BALAO, ANA BEATRIZ; CREDIDIO, BEATRIZ MENDES; DO VALE, GIOVANNA CAROLINE APARECIDA; ASSIS GARCIA, LIVIA; MARTIGNAGO, CINTIA CRISTINA SANTI; PARISI, JULIA RISSO; LAAKSO, EVA-LIISA; RENNO, ANA CLAUDIA MUNIZ. Radiofrequency and skin rejuvenation: a systematic review. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, v. 24, n. 1-5, p. 13-pg., 2022-07-21. (20/01513-5)