A Randomized Clinical Trial Investigating the Effect of the Music Therapy Model "The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)" on Patients Suffering From Rheumatoid Arthritis With Chronic Pain
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Status
- Completed
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
- Enrollment
- 74
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Impact of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) on relief of chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis
Study Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of music therapy and in particular of the model "The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)" in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in relation to both chronic pain relief and other psychosocial parameters, as well as the effect of the method on caregiver burden.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Parallel
- Primary Purpose
- Treatment
- Masking
- Single (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
- Sex
- All
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria
- •Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- •Over 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Arms & Interventions
Μusic therapy-conversation sessions
Intervention: Music therapy-conversation sessions (Other)
Music listening
Intervention: Music Listening (Other)
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Impact of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) on relief of chronic pain from rheumatoid arthritis
Time Frame: 3 years
The Wong-Baker Face Scale will be used to assess the pain with a simultaneous visual, numeric and functional analog display of the pain the patient is experiencing at the time of the interview. The scale depicts a series of six (6) face faces. The 6 faces are given the following marks: * 0 no pain * 2 slight pain not affecting certain activities * 4 slight pain affecting certain activities * 6 moderate pain that does not affect certain activities (such as telephone, TV, reading etc) * 8 severe pain affecting certain activities (such as telephone, TV, reading etc) * 10 intolerable pain that does not even allow for simple voice communication
The effect of GIM Bonny Method model on the careers and their relationship with patients both during the intervention period and three months after the first interview
Time Frame: 3 years
The Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) questionnaire was created to measure the burden on careers. It consists of 22 questions. The scale score varies from 0-88 and the smaller the score, the smaller the charge.
The SF-36 questionnaire
Time Frame: 3 years
The SF-36 questionnaire, simultaneous recording of physical and mental health status of patients will be performed.
The effect of GIM Bonny Method model on the emotional status of careers
Time Frame: 3 years
The Barthel scale has been used worldwide since it was created in 1965. It is a balanced instrument for scoring basic mobility, self-care and restraint activities, and has 10 thematic areas. The overall score varies from 0 to 100, indicating full dependency and full autonomy, respectively. To be considered autonomous, the patient should not seek human assistance in any of the activities rated. Scale of self-service assessment - Barthel scale
Secondary Outcomes
No secondary outcomes reported
Investigators
Elena Arnaoutoglou
Professor of Anesthesiology
University of Thessaly