scholarly journals Patient education with or without manual therapy compared to a control group in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip. A proof-of-principle three-arm parallel group randomized clinical trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 1494-1503 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Poulsen ◽  
J. Hartvigsen ◽  
H.W. Christensen ◽  
E.M. Roos ◽  
W. Vach ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Manual Therapy ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Osteoarthritis Of The Hip ◽  
Parallel Group ◽  
Proof Of Principle

scholarly journals Pain control in orthodontics using a micropulse vibration device: A randomized clinical trial

2015 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-630 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy D. Lobre ◽  
Brent J. Callegari ◽  
Gary Gardner ◽  
Curtis M. Marsh ◽  
Anneke C. Bush ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Pain Perception ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Parallel Group ◽  
Repeated Measures Analysis ◽  
The Relationship

ABSTRACT Objective:  To investigate the relationship between a micropulse vibration device and pain perception during orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods:  This study was a parallel group, randomized clinical trial. A total of 58 patients meeting eligibility criteria were assigned using block allocation to one of two groups: an experimental group using the vibration device or a control group (n  =  29 for each group). Patients used the device for 20 minutes daily. Patients rated pain intensity on a visual analog scale at appropriate intervals during the weeks after the separator or archwire appointment. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance at α  =  .05. Results:  During the 4-month test period, significant differences between the micropulse vibration device group and the control group for overall pain (P  =  .002) and biting pain (P  =  .003) were identified. The authors observed that perceived pain was highest at the beginning of the month, following archwire adjustment. Conclusion:  The micropulse vibration device significantly lowered the pain scores for overall pain and biting pain during the 4-month study period.

scholarly journals Manual therapy in the treatment of facial wrinkles and sagging: a quantitative-qualitative randomized clinical trial

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Aline de Souza Massulo Garcia ◽  
Dilane Braga da Silva ◽  
Vanessa Daniele Ferreira Gonçalves ◽  
Alessandra Couto de Camargo Ferreira
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Manual Therapy ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Evaluation Instrument ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Therapy Protocol

Background: Manual therapy has emerged as an option for facial rejuvenation treatment due to its effects on connective tissue. Objectives: The aim of the study was to verify the effectiveness of the manual therapy protocol in attenuating wrinkles and facial sagging. Methods: This is a quantitative-qualitative, randomized clinical trial. The study included female volunteers, aged between 40 and 50 years, distributed in 2 groups: Manual therapy group (MTG) and Control group (CG). The protocol used consisted of: lymph node decongestion, sliding massages, fast and vigorous movements, and traction on the fasciae. The evaluation instrument was through photos, in which they were analyzed by Dermato-functional specialists through a scale that graduates the wrinkles. The Shapiro-Wilk normality test was used to analyze the symmetry of the results by the Gauss curve. Pre- and post-intervention differences between the groups were determined using the non-parametric Wilcoxon test. Results: The average score obtained in the graduation of wrinkles and signs of aging in the manual therapy group showed significant differences in all regions of the face before and after treatment. And there was a decrease in the score, which shows improvement in the reduction of wrinkles and signs of aging, especially in the upper third. In contrast, in the control group, the average remained before and after the follow-up by the research, showing that there were no significant changes in this group. Conclusion: The manual therapy protocol showed significant results in reducing the signs of aging, such as fine lines and wrinkles, being another option to be applied in clinics.

scholarly journals Comparison of manual therapy and exercise therapy in osteoarthritis of the hip: A randomized clinical trial

2004 ◽  
Vol 51 (5) ◽  
pp. 722-729 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugo L. Hoeksma ◽  
Joost Dekker ◽  
H. Karel Ronday ◽  
Annet Heering ◽  
Nico Van Der Lubbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Manual Therapy ◽  
Exercise Therapy ◽  
Osteoarthritis Of The Hip

scholarly journals Effects of a positive thinking program on hope and sleep quality in Iranian patients with thalassemia: a randomized clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Somayeh Makaremnia ◽  
Marieh Dehghan Manshadi ◽  
Zahra Khademian
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Thalassemia Major ◽  
Trial Registration ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Positive Thinking ◽  
Experimental Group

Abstract Background Thalassemia have a negative impact on the patients' psychological health and sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the effects of a positive thinking training program on hope and sleep quality of patients with thalassemia major. Methods This randomized clinical trial was conducted on 78 patients with thalassemia major including 36 males (46.2%) and 42 females (53.8%) with a mean age of 25.56 ± 29.6 in Iran. Subjects were randomly assigned into experimental and control groups. Experimental group received 16 h training based on positive thinking materials published by Martin Seligman. Control group received only usual programs. Data were collected at baseline, as well as immediately and one month after the intervention, using Snyder’s Hope Scale and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Data analysis was performed using SPSS Software 18.0; statistical tests included the independent T-test, the Chi-square, Mann Whitney, and Friedman test. Significance level was set at 0.05 in this study. Results The experimental group had a significantly higher mean hope score compared to the control group immediately (45.38 ± 7.82 vs. 35.32 ± 5.54, P < 0.001) and one month following intervention (44.67 ± 3.47 vs. 35 ± .54, P < 0.001). Moreover, the mean sleep quality scores of the experimental group was significantly greater than that for control group immediately (5.35 ± 2.02 vs. 7 ± 2.4, P = 0.004) and one month after the intervention (4.23 ± 2.2 vs.7.02 ± 3.03, P < 0.001). Conclusion Since our training program on positive thinking improved hope and quality of sleep in patients with thalassemia major, we recommend the use of such courses as an important step toward promotion of hope and sleep quality among these patients. Trial registration The name of the registry: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials. Trial Registration Number: IRCT2017010431774N1. URL of the trial registry record: https://en.irct.ir/trial/24923. Registration Date: 07/03/2017.

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