The effect of Pilates treatment on the physical function and immunity of patients with HTLV-related nervous system disease
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Muscle toneG11.427.690Human Type 1 Lymphotropic T VirusTropical Spastic ParaparesisCytokinesPainMuscle strengthLimitation of mobilityPostural balanceDaily activities
- Registration Number
- RBR-2ctm5q
- Lead Sponsor
- niversidade Federal do Pará
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Data analysis completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
The inclusion criteria selected individuals of both sexes; aged over 18 years old; with confirmed HTLV-1 infection and clinical diagnosis of HAM/TSP
Exclusion Criteria
Individuals who were under 18 years old or who had any disease that prevented treatment by Pilates exercises or presenting any disease that could influence the patients’ symptoms and unrelated to HAM/TSP; such as bone tuberculosis and the occurrence of pain caused by disc herniation or fibromyalgia; were excluded
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Intervention
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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