Qigong Intervention for Fibromyalgia

This randomized controlled pilot study investigates the comparative efficacy of mobility-intensive Qigong exercises versus static posture-based Qigong exercises in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Participants are randomly allocated to either a mobility-intensive Qigong intervention group or a static posture-based Qigong intervention group. The primary objectives are to evaluate improvements in spinal mobility and reductions in pain levels. Secondary outcomes include enhancements in functional exercise capacity, reductions in fatigue severity, and improvements in health-related quality of life. All outcome assessments are conducted at baseline and upon completion of the intervention program.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged between 30 and 50 years. * Diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria. * Non-obese, defined as Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 30 kg/m². * Lack of clinical improvement despite receiving pharmacological treatment for more than 3 months. * Willingness to adhere to the 12-week supervised online exercise program. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or currently breastfeeding. * Presence of advanced musculoskeletal pathologies (e.g., inflammatory arthritis, severe osteoarthritis). * Diagnosed neurological disorders or peripheral neuropathy. * Known severe cardiovascular diseases. * History of surgical intervention within the past 4 months. * Participation in any regular physical exercise or rehabilitation program within the past 2 months prior to enrollment.