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Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise for Fibromyalgia - Boston MA (Clinical Trial 13270)
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Boston |
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02111 |
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Tufts Medical Center's Division of Rheumatology is recruiting patients for a study, funded by the National Institute of Health, to evaluate the effects of Tai Chi and Aerobic Exercise on patients with fibromyalgia. |
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• Be 21 years of age or older
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Fulfill the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1990 classification criteria for FM: (1) a history of widespread musculoskeletal pain on the right and left sides of the body as well as above and below the waist for a minimum duration of 3 months, and (2) pain in 11 or more of 18 specific tender points with moderate or greater tenderness reported upon digital palpation
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Fulfill the ACR 2010 diagnostic criteria for FM: (WPI ≥7 AND SS ≥5) OR (WPI 3-6 AND SS ≥9) and does not have a disorder that would otherwise explain the pain
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Be willing to complete the 12-week or 24-week study, including once or twice-a-week exercise sessions
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Up to 48 free training sessions
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Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St.
Boston, MA 02111
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