Evaluation of Spa Medicine on the Example of Comprehensive Therapy in the Spa Resort Przerzeczyn … (NCT03405350) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Spa Medicine on the Example of Comprehensive Therapy in the Spa Resort Przerzeczyn Zdroj
127 participantsStarted 2009-01
Plain-language summary
Observation conducted during the 21 days of treatment in the health resort of Przerzeczyn Zdroj. In a treatment of applied therapy: redon-sulfide baths, partial mud baths, kinesitherapy, terrain therapy, dry massage, laser therapy, low-frequency magnetic field, ultrasonotherapy, cryotherapy, electrotherapy, light therapy. Study group with joint or back pain due to osteoarthritis or degenerative disc disease. The control group was selected by the spa workers, healthy individuals, nonsmokers, who did not drink alcohol. It was recommended to retain the previous lifestyle and use of resort's facilities was prohibited. In both of these groups, appropriate pre- and post-treatment studies were performed.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 69 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* the presence of degenerative disc disease and/or osteoarthritis ;
* age range 30-69 years;
* the written consent to participate in research;
* no impediment to comprehensive treatment at the spa.
Exclusion Criteria:
* the lack of consent to participate in research;
* the age under 30 and over 70 years;
* the presence of diseases constituting a contraindication to therapy (compatible with the standard list of indications and contraindications to spa therapy);
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change of results Laboratory tests (lipids profile, CRP, smear blood morphology) on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
Timeframe: on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
2
Change of results TAS- total antioxidative potential
Timeframe: on day 5 and after 18 days of therapy
3
Change of results the concentration of endorphins and serotonin