Effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy Added to Aerobic Exercise in Women With Fibromyalgia

This study aims to investigate the effects of Basic Body Awareness Therapy combined with aerobic exercise on inflammatory biomarkers (interleukin-6 and cortisol), cognitive functions, and depression levels in women diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group receiving aerobic exercise plus Basic Body Awareness Therapy or a control group receiving aerobic exercise alone. Clinical, biochemical, cognitive, and psychological assessments will be conducted at baseline and after the intervention period. The findings are expected to contribute to evidence-based non-pharmacological rehabilitation approaches for fibromyalgia management.

Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 30 to 50 years * Diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to established diagnostic criteria * Presence of fibromyalgia-related symptoms for at least 3 months * Physically inactive according to the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) - Short Form (weekly physical activity level \< 600 MET-min/week) * Willingness to participate voluntarily in the exercise program twice per week for 12 weeks * Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any central or peripheral nervous system disease * Presence of progressive neurological disorders * Uncontrolled hypertension * Presence of cardiovascular disease or pathology * Use of psychotropic medications within the past 1 month * Presence of any musculoskeletal disorder other than fibromyalgia * Pregnancy * Presence of cognitive impairment that may affect cooperation or compliance with study procedures