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A pilot randomized controlled trial of the Yoga of Awareness program in the management of fibromyalgia

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Carson, James W., Carson, Kimberly M., Jones, Kim D., Bennett, Robert M., Wright, Cheryl L., Mist, Scott D.·2010·Pain

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A mounting body of literature recommends that treatment for fibromyalgia (FM) encompass medications, exercise and improvement of coping skills. However, there is a significant gap in determining an effective counterpart to pharmacotherapy that incorporates both exercise and coping. The aim of this randomized controlled trial was to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive yoga intervention on FM symptoms and coping. A sample of 53 female FM patients were randomized to the 8-week Yoga of Awareness program (gentle poses, meditation, breathing exercises, yoga-based coping instructions, group discussions) or to wait-listed standard care. Data were analyzed by intention to treat. At post-treatment, women assigned to the yoga program showed significantly greater improvements on standardized measures of FM symptoms and functioning, including pain, fatigue, and mood, and in pain catastrophizing, acceptance, and other coping strategies. This pilot study provides promising support for the potential benefits of a yoga program for women with FM.

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Authors
Carson, J. W., Carson, K. M., Jones, K. D., Bennett, R. M., Wright, C. L., & Mist, S. D.
Affiliations
Oregon Health & Science University (US)
Corresponding author
Carson, James W.
Venue
Pain
Published
2010-11
Volume
151
Issue
2
Pages
530-539
ISSN
0304-3959 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2125478121
Cited by
284
References
64
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FWCI
15.31
Type
journal article
Language
en
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  • Pain (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Europe PMC (PubMed Central) (acceptedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
  • Oregon Health & Science University Medical Research Foundation
  • Fibromyalgia Information Foundation
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
Keywords
fibromyalgia, yoga, pain catastrophizing, coping strategies, meditation, breathing exercises, fatigue, mood, acceptance, women, non-pharmacological treatment
MeSH terms
Adult, Aged, Awareness, Postural Balance, Fatigue, Female, Fibromyalgia, Humans, Middle Aged, Movement Disorders, Pain, Perceptual Disorders, Pilot Projects, Surveys and Questionnaires, Retrospective Studies, Yoga, Muscle Stretching Exercises, Catastrophization

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