Balneotherapy in Hand Osteoarthritis

Sex: All

Ages: 50 Years – 75 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 50

Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Location: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Application and Research Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic Afyonkarahisar

Summary

There are a limited number of studies in the literature on the effectiveness of balneotherapy in hand osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of balneotherapy on pain, manual skills, functionality and quality of life in patients with hand osteoarthritis who have undergone balneotherapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 50-75 * Hand osteoarthritis diagnosed according to ACR criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Non-cooperative patients * Trauma or surgery to the hand region in the last 6 months * Infection * Infection, loss of sensation, metal implant in the treatment area * Injection to the hand joints in the last 3 months * Physical therapy and rehabilitation to the hand region in the last 3 months * Balneotherapy in the last 3 months * Inflammatory rheumatic diseases * NSAI use * Planning pregnancy during pregnancy or treatment * Malignancy * Presence of a neurological disease * Hand-wrist entrapment neuropathy * Loss of muscle strength or sensation in the hand * Uncontrolled cardiopulmonary disease * Open wound * Orthopedic condition that would prevent entering the spa

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06702514). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.