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This paper presents a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of Qigong for fibromyalgia syndrome.<jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>. The PubMed\/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, PsycINFO, and Cambase databases were screened in December 2012 to identify randomized controlled trials comparing Qigong to control interventions. Major outcome measures were pain and quality of life; and secondary outcomes included sleep quality, fatigue, depression, and safety. Standardized mean differences (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals were calculated.<jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>. Seven trials were located with a total of 395\u2009FMS patients. Analyses revealed low quality evidence for short-term improvement of pain, quality of life, and sleep quality and very low quality evidence for improvement of fatigue after Qigong for FMS, when compared to usual care. No evidence was found for superiority of Qigong compared to active treatments. No serious adverse events were reported.<jats:italic>Discussion<\/jats:italic>. This systematic review found that Qigong may be a useful approach for FMS patients. According to the quality of evidence, only a weak recommendation for Qigong can be made at this point. 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