Balneotherapy in Hand Osteoarthritis
ConditionHand Osteoarthritis
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age50-75
SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
About this trial
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
Qualifiers
Between the ages of 50-75
Hand osteoarthritis diagnosed according to ACR criteria
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Exercise
- Paraffin
- Balneotherapy
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov