The Role of Balneotherapy in Obese Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis

N/AUnknownNCT01942317

University of Padova74 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the study is to evaluate the role of balneotherapy in obese patients with knee osteoarthritis in terms of pain relief, improving joint function and deambulation, on endocrinological parameters, quality of life and of reduction the costs to "Servizio Sanitario Nazionale" (NHS).

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Knee Osteoarthritis, Obesity

Interventions

BalneotherapyOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 50 YearsMax age: 70 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * obesity II-III grade (BMI 35-45 kg/m2) * knee pain * patient compliance to the treatment Exclusion Criteria: * BMI\<34,9kg/m2 or BMI\> 45,1kg/m2 * previous knee surgery * complicated diabetes mellitus * ischemic cardiomyopathy and heart failure * acute phase of osteoarthritis * varicose veins, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) * cancer * cutaneous lesions * NSAIDs administration \<1 week before the treatment * knee infiltration \<2 months before the treatment

Locations (1)

Azienda Ospedaliera-Università degli studi di Padova

Padua, Italy, Italy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Knee pain measurement with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Time frame: At the begining and at the end of the treatment. After 6 months of the end of therapy

Secondary Outcomes

Knee range of motion

Time frame: At the begining and at the end of the treatment. After 6 months of the end of therapy

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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