Randomized controlled single-blind study in repeated-measurement design to compare the effects of thermal packs and healing-earth on degenerative diseases of the spine

Not Applicable

• Conditions: M42; Spinal osteochondrosis

• Registration Number: DRKS00032434
• Lead Sponsor: KURPARK-Klinik Bad Nauheim

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-10-19
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Radiologically confirmed thoracic and/or lumbar osteochondrosis of the spine (M42.1, M42.9, Barthel index >70)

Exclusion Criteria

<18 or >65 years; wounds in the treatment area; Red flags of the spine; known allergies; Previous spinal surgery; study discontinuation/patient discontinuation; transfer of the patient

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Remission of symptoms; primary parameters: Oswestry Disability Index and Roland Morris Disability Scale<br><br>Data collection takes place before the start of the treatment, after the last application and 6 weeks after completion of the intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary parameters: VAS, SF-12, Medication