@misc{10498/38887,
year = {2026},
month = {2},
url = {http://hdl.handle.net/10498/38887},
abstract = {Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic disorder involving persistent widespread pain accompanied
by functional limitations, cognitive impairments, and alterations in neural processing.
Previous research indicates that exercise-based interventions can play a key role in alleviating
symptom burden and enhancing physical performance; however, there is limited
evidence regarding their impact on neurophysiological mechanisms. Creative dance, in
combination with strength training, may stimulate both motor and cognitive systems,
promoting brain plasticity and functional improvements. This study will analyze the effects
of a six-week strength and creative dance program on physical fitness under single- and
dual-task conditions in women with fibromyalgia and will explore the associated changes
in brain electrical activity and autonomic modulation. Methods: This randomized controlled
trial will be divided into an exercise group (n = 22) and a control group (n = 22).
The 6-week supervised intervention consists of two 60-min sessions per week, combining
strength exercises and creative dance. Primary outcomes include physical fitness tests
(strength, mobility, balance, and agility gait test in single-task and dual-task), fibromyalgia
symptoms, and quality of life. Secondary outcomes include changes in electroencephalography,
heart rate variability, physical activity level, and fear of falling. Statistical analyses
will compare within- and between-group differences using non-parametric tests and effect
sizes. It is hypothesized that the intervention will improve physical fitness and dual-task
performance, alongside increases in brain activity power. This study may provide insights
into the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying the benefits of exercise benefits
in fibromyalgia.},
organization = {This research was funded by in the framework of the Spanish National R + D + i Plan; the
current project PID2019-107191RB I00/AEI/10.13039/501100011033was co-funded by the Spanish Agency
of Research of the Spanish Ministry of Sciences and Innovation MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033
and by “ERDF A way of making Europe”. The author M.M.-A. was supported by a grant from the
“Sistema Extremeño de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación” by Junta de Extremadura and co-financed
by FSE+ of Extremadura (PD23108). The author A.M.-S. was supported with a grant by the Valhondo
Calaff Foundation (Caceres, Spain). This study was co-funded by the Research grant for Groups
(GR24088, AFYCAV Group) co-funded in its part at 84% by European Union, ERDF/UE, and Junta
de Extremadura “a way of making Europe”. This study was supported by the Biomedical Research
Excellence Networking Center on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) and ERDF/EU funds from
the European Union (CB16/10/00477) “a way of making Europe”. The funders played no role in
the study design, the data collection, and analysis, the decision to publish, or the preparation of
the manuscript.},
publisher = {MDPI},
keywords = {activities of daily living},
keywords = {creative},
keywords = {EGG},
keywords = {exercise},
keywords = {fall},
keywords = {stimulus–response paradigm},
title = {Effects of a Strength and Creative Dance Intervention on Brain Electrical Activity, Heart Rate Variability, and Dual-Task  Performance in Women with Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.3390/sports14020059},
author = {Melo-Alonso, Maria and Padilla Moledo, María del Carmen and Martinez-Sánchez, Almudena and Bohn, Lucimere and Molero, Pablo and Dominguez-Muñoz, Francisco Javier and Villafaina, Santos and Olivares, Pedro R and Tornero-Quiñones, Inmaculada and Leon-LLamas, Juan Luis and Gusi, Narcis},
}