Effects of Laying on of Hands on Women With Fibromyalgia

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

Fibromyalgia is conceptualized as non-inflammatory syndrome with manifestation in the musculoskeletal system associated with chronic generalized pain, fatigue, mood and sleep changes. Laying on of hands therapies are intended to prevent injuries, promote health recovery and harmony between the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of laying on of hands with and without a spiritual connection on the mental and physical health, well-being and quality of life of women with fibromyalgia. 72 patients will be divided into 3 groups: control - without imposition of hands, imposition without spiritual presence with the intention of healing and imposition with spiritual presence through the spiritist passe.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 59
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• women with fibromyalgia

• up to 18 years

• diagnosis of fibromyalgia according to ACR 2010 criteria

Locations
Other Locations
Brazil
Universidade Federal do triângulo Mineiro
RECRUITING
Uberaba
Time Frame
Start Date: 2022-05-06
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 72
Treatments
Sham_comparator: Laying on of hands with healing intent (LHHI)
The non-healers volunteers will move their hands in a longitudinal direction, starting at the top of the patient's head, slowly lowering their hands along the body, 5 times and asked to send thoughts of health and healing to the participant. Then, they will place their hands on the patient's head, distance about 10 to 15 cm, during 5 minutes. Weekly sessions.
Experimental: Laying on of hands by spiritist passe
The healers will prepare before the start with prayer for connection with Good Spirits. Volunteers will move their hands in a longitudinal direction, starting at the top of the patient's head, slowly lowering their hands along the body, 5 times and asked to send thoughts of health and healing to the participant. Then, they will place their hands on the patient's head, distance about 10 to 15 cm, during 5 minutes. Weekly sessions.
Other: Without laying on of hands
The participants will not receive the laying on of hands. A volunteer will stand next to the patient with hands behind them and will mentally repeat the alphabet or do math for 5 minutes. Weekly sessions.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Universidade Federal do Triangulo Mineiro

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