Table 1 Characteristics of randomized controlled trials included in this review.
Author, year | Inclusion criteria | Intervention group | Followed up timing | Outcome measures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group | Number of patients | Female (%) | Age (y), mean (SD) | Intervention protocol* | ||||
Ribeiro et al. 202121 | 1) Female patients aged 50 to 60 years 2) Fibromyalgia diagnosis confirmed by a clinical rheumatologist | Intervention group | 17 | 100% | 56 (3) | WBV training three times per week on alternate days for 6 weeks | 48 h after the last training session | STS, 6MWT, FIQ, PSQI, BDI, pain (VAS) |
Control group | 15 | 100% | 54 (4) | No intervention | ||||
Mingorance et al. 202122 | 1) Aged 30 to 65 years 2) Fibromyalgia diagnosed in accordance with ACR criteria 2016 | Intervention group | 20 | 95% | 52.30 (8.04) | WBV training three times per week for 12 weeks | At the end of the intervention and 3 months after the intervention | FIQ, pain (VAS), quality of life index, 6MWT, isometric back muscle strength, Romberg test, and gait analysis |
Control group | 20 | 95% | 50.25 (8.53) | No intervention | ||||
Alev et al. 201723 | 1) Fibromyalgia diagnosed in accordance with ACR criteria 2010 | Intervention group | 10 | Unclear | 56.2 (3.2) | WBV training twice per week for 4 weeks | 3 months and 6 months after the intervention | FIQ, pain (VAS), BDI |
Control group | 10 | Unclear | 58.1 (2.3) | Same exercise on the same platform without vibration | ||||
Sañudo et al. 201326 | 1) Women 2) Fibromyalgia diagnosed in accordance with ACR criteria 1990 | Intervention group | 14 | 100% | 57.15 (6.80) | WBV training three times per week for 8 weeks | At the end of the intervention | BSS, lower body dynamic strength |
Control group | 10 | 100% | 55.55 (7.90) | Usual care | ||||
Adsuar et al. 201227 | 1) Women 2) Fibromyalgia diagnosed in accordance with ACR criteria 1990 | Intervention group | 18 | 100% | 52.4 (10.8) | Standard care + WBV training 3 times per week for 12 weeks | At the end of the intervention | BSS |
Control group | 18 | 100% | 53.0 (12.0) | Standard care | ||||
Sañudo et al. 201025 | 1) Postmenopausal women 2) Fibromyalgia diagnosed in accordance with ACR criteria 1990 | Intervention group | 14 | 100% | 57.89 (6.23) | WBV training three times + exercise session twice per week for 6 weeks | At the end of the intervention | FIQ, SF-36 |
Control group | 12 | 100% | 60.13 (9.42) | Same exercise training without WBV | ||||
Olivares et al. 201124 | 1) Women 2) Fibromyalgia diagnosed in accordance with ACR criteria 1990 | Intervention group | 18 | 100% | 52.4 (10.8) | Standard care + WBV training 3 times per week for 12 weeks | At the end of the intervention | FIQ, 15D questionnaire |
Control group | 18 | 100% | 53.0 (12.0) | Standard care | ||||
