Mindfulness-Based Yoga for Individuals With Fibromyalgia: A RCT

This randomized controlled trial was conducted between March, 2024 and December 30, 2024 to evaluate the effectiveness of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Yoga (MBY) program in individuals aged 18 years and older who were diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Participants who met the eligibility criteria provided written informed consent prior to enrollment. Eligible participants were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the MBY intervention group or the active control group using a simple randomization method based on a lottery draw. The MBY intervention was delivered via telerehabilitation and consisted of structured 75-minute sessions integrating mindfulness practices, breathing exercises, body awareness techniques, and gentle yoga postures. Participants engaged in recorded sessions twice per week and participated in one supervised web-based group session per week led by a trained physiotherapist. The active control group received standard physiotherapy services provided by the hospital and were instructed to perform regular walking exercises. Both groups received education regarding the treatment process at the beginning of the study. Assessments were conducted at baseline and at the end of the 8-week intervention period to evaluate clinical and psychosocial outcomes. This study was registered retrospectively after completion of participant enrollment.