An interventional study of Redon-sulfide baths and Partial Mud Baths in Osteoarthritis and Degenerative Disc Disease, sponsored by Wroclaw Medical University. Completed. Open to participants aged 30 Years to 69 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2018-01-23.
Sponsored by Wroclaw Medical University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Observation conducted during the 21 days of treatment in the health resort of Przerzeczyn Zdroj. In a treatment of applied therapy: redon-sulfide baths, partial mud baths, kinesitherapy, terrain therapy, dry massage, laser therapy, low-frequency magnetic field, ultrasonotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, light therapy. Study group with joint or back pain due to osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease. The control group was selected by the spa workers, healthy individuals, nonsmokers, who did not drink alcohol. It was recommended to retain the previous lifestyle and use of resort's facilities was prohibited. In both of these groups, appropriate pre- and post-treatment studies were performed.
The observation was conducted during 21 days of medicinal stays in the health resort of Przerzeczyn Zdroj. The treatment included a comprehensive therapy: redon-sulfide baths, partial mud baths, kinesitherapy, terrain therapy, dry massage, laser therapy, low-frequency magnetic field, ultrasonotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, light therapy.
The study group consisted of patients with joint or back pain due to osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease.participating in therapy. On the day of admission to the SPA the patients were subjected to subjective and objective examination. Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology, TAS- total antioxidative potential, the concentration of endorphins and serotonin, bilirubin, uric acid, albumin) were performed before treatment on day 5 and after 18 days. In addition, before and after treatment, standard scales were used to assess pain intensity VAS scale and anxiety and depression levels - HADS scale.
The control group was selected by the spa workers. On the day of admission to the SPA the patients were subjected to subjective and objective examination. Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology, TAS- total antioxidative potential, the concentration of endorphins and serotonin) were performed before treatment on day 5 and after 18 days. In addition, before and after treatment, standard scales were used to assess pain intensity: VAS scale and anxiety and depression levels - HADS scale.
Exclusion Criteria:
The treatment included a comprehensive therapy: redon-sulfide baths, partial mud baths, kinesiotherapy, terrain therapy, dry massage, laser therapy, low-frequency magnetic field, ultrasonotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, light therapy. On the day of admission to the SPA the patients were subjected to subjective and objective examination. Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology, TAS- total antioxidative potential, the concentration of endorphins and serotonin, bilirubin, uric acid, albumin) were performed before treatment on day 5 and after 18 days. In addition, before and after treatment, standard scales were used to assess pain intensity: VAS scale and anxiety and depression levels - HADS scale.
Procedure: Redon-sulfide baths · Procedure: Partial Mud Baths · Procedure: Kinesiotherapy · Procedure: Terrain Therapy · Procedure: Dry Massage · Procedure: Laser Therapy · Procedure: Low-frequency Magnetic Field · Procedure: Ultrasonotherapy · Procedure: Cryotherapy · Procedure: Electrotherapy · Procedure: Light Therapy
On the day of admission to the SPA the patients were subjected to subjective and objective examination. Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology, TAS- total antioxidative potential, the concentration of endorphins and serotonin, bilirubin, uric acid, albumin) were performed before treatment on day 5 and after 18 days. In addition, before and after treatment, standard scales were used to assess pain intensity: VAS scale and anxiety and depression levels - HADS scale.
Encompassing whole body or isolated limbs - upper and/or lower limbs - temperature: 37-38 degrees Celsius, duration: 20 minutes.
duration: 20 minutes, temperature 40-42 degrees Celsius
It is the therapeutic treatment of disease by passive and active muscular movements (as by massage) and of exercise. It is the core element of physiotherapy/physical therapy. Kinesiotherapy - duration of 30-45 min.
walking, outdoors physical activities,
Depending on the needs of each patient it involved cervical (CC), thoracic (TH), or lumbar spine (LS).
treatment parameters: sweeping, continuous, wavelength 808 nm, power 12 J, 400mV, duration 30s,
duration 20 minutes, impulse shape - rectangular, induction 5 mT, frequency 20-50Hz,
treatment parameters: 800kHz/6cm2 head, ultrasound impulse wave: 2ms - impulse, 9ms - break, dose 0.5-0.6 W/cm2 over 6 minutes,
ventilator, treatment duration 2-3 minutes, temperature - 80 to - 110 degrees Celsius,
Bernard's diadynamic currents - treatment parameters: DF1 CP4 LP4, Nemec interference currents (frequency range 0-100Hz), percutaneous electrostimulation (TENS) - rectangular impulse currents, impulse duration 0.2ms, frequency 40Hz, regulated current 0-100mA,
blue filter Sollux lamp, radiation distance 30-40 cm, duration 15 minutes, Bioptron lamp - radiation distance 10 cm, duration 5-10 minutes
Change of results Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology) on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
The biological material was taken with sterile disposable equipment. After 10 ml of venous blood was collected in a closed system, local laboratory tests were performed, such as morphology with smear, CRP, glycemic control, and lipids profile. Tested using standard tests.
Time frame: on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
Change of results TAS- total antioxidative potential
The biological material was taken with sterile disposable equipment. After 5 ml of venous blood was collected in the closed system directly into the monoveta was centrifuged to obtain serum - a sample to be tested for TAS. Subsequently, specimens were transported at +6 ° C. Analyzes carried out by non-standard and non-commercial laboratory tests serving exclusively for scientific research in the Department of Medical Analyzes of the Medical University of Wroclaw.
Time frame: on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
Change of results the concentration of endorphins and serotonin
The biological material was taken with sterile disposable equipment. After 10 ml of venous blood was collected in the closed system will be left to solidify - sample for the concentration of endorphins and serotonin. Subsequently, specimens were transported at +6 ° C. Analyzes carried out by non-standard and non-commercial laboratory tests serving exclusively for scientific research in the Department of Medical Analyzes of the Medical University of Wroclaw.
Time frame: on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
Pain Index
VAS scale (The visual analogue scale) It is a psychometric response scale which can be used in questionnaires. It is a measurement instrument for subjective characteristics or attitudes that cannot be directly measured. When responding to a VAS item, respondents specify their level of agreement to a statement by indicating a position along a continuous line between two end-points. This continuous (or "analogue") aspect of the scale differentiates it from discrete scales such as the Likert scale. There is evidence showing that visual analogue scales have superior metrical characteristics than discrete scales, thus a wider range of statistical methods can be applied to the measurements.
Time frame: on day 5 and after 18 days
Anxiety and Depression Index
HADS scale (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) It was originally developed by Zigmond and Snaith (1983)and is commonly used by doctors to determine the levels of anxiety and depression that a patient is experiencing. The HADS is a fourteen item scale that generates ordinal data. Seven of the items relate to anxiety and seven relate to depression. Zigmond and Snaith created this outcome measure specifically to avoid reliance on aspects of these conditions that are also common somatic symptoms of illness, for example fatigue and insomnia or hypersomnia. This, it was hoped, would create a tool for the detection of anxiety and depression in people with physical health problems.
Time frame: on day 5 and after 18 days
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