Efficacy of Hydrotherapy in Peripheral Neuropathy
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Sponsor
- Ospedale Generale Di Zona Moriggia-Pelascini
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- gait change assessed using Dynamic Gait Index scale
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of hydrotherapy on pain and balance in patients affected by neuropathy.
Investigators
Ilaria Zivi
MD
Ospedale Generale Di Zona Moriggia-Pelascini
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •patients affected by peripherical neuropathy able to walk
Exclusion Criteria
- •pain of water
- •medical contraindications at treatment in heated swimming pool
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
gait change assessed using Dynamic Gait Index scale
Time Frame: 0 and 4 weeks
pain change assessed using Overall Neuropathy Limitation Scale
Time Frame: 0 and 4 weeks
balance change assessed using Berg Balance Scale
Time Frame: 0 and 4 weeks
disability change assessed using Neuropathy Pain Scale
Time Frame: 0 and 4 weeks
gait change assessed using Functional Ambulation Classification scale
Time Frame: 0 and 4 weeks
disability change assessed using Functional Independence Measure scale
Time Frame: 0 and 4 weeks