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Art and Mindfulness in Fibromyalgia Rehabilitation at the University Museum
Sponsor: G. d'Annunzio University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the efficacy of a mindfulness-based rehabilitation program delivered in a non-traditional environment rich in art and beauty (the University Museum, UD'A) compared to a traditional university gym setting (CARES) for patients with fibromyalgia. The main question the study aims to answer is whether conducting mindfulness sessions in a museum setting can better reduce muscle pain (primary objective) and improve body awareness and quality of life (secondary objectives) compared to a standard gym setting. Additionally, the study evaluates autonomic nervous system responses using non-invasive thermal infrared imaging. Furthermore, this protocol incorporates an exploratory home-based maintenance component-utilizing an illustrated educational brochure and a preregistered video of previously learned exercises-during a four-week follow-up period (T1-T2) to assess adherence, feasibility, and the maintenance of therapeutic benefits
Official title: L'Arte Come Strumento di Cura Nella Presa in Carico Riabilitativa Nel Paziente Con Fibromialgia: Museo Universitario Come Setting Del Percorso di Medicina Integrata - Studio Randomizzato Controllato
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2028-01-01
Last Updated
2026-11-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Museum-Based Mindfulness & Body Awareness Program
An 8-week structured group program (2 sessions/week, 60 minutes each) combining mindfulness techniques, body awareness practices, and gentle postural exercises, conducted inside the University Museum (UdA). Includes an additional 4-week home maintenance phase with educational brochures and instructional videos.
Gym-Based Mindfulness & Body Awareness Program
An 8-week structured group program (2 sessions/week, 60 minutes each) combining mindfulness techniques, body awareness practices, and gentle postural exercises, conducted in a traditional university gym setting (CARES). Includes an additional 4-week home maintenance phase with educational brochures and instructional videos.