The Effects of Immersion in 42℃ Thermal-mineral Water on Chronic Low-back Pain

Chronic Low-back Pain Clinical Trial

Official title: The Effects of Immersion in 42℃ Radon, Natrium, Calcium, Bicarbonate Content Thermal-mineral Water on Chronic Low-back Pain. Controlled, Follow-up Study

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

In this controlled, follow-up study the effects of immersion in 42℃ radon, natrium, calcium, bicarbonate content thermal-mineral water on clinical parameters and quality of life of patients with chronic low-back pain is evaluated. The participants in the intervention group are treated with balneotherapy plus usual care, while in the control group only with usual care. The planned participants number is 120. Follow up period is 3 months.

Clinical Trial Description

In this controlled, follow-up study the effects of immersion in 42℃ radon, natrium, calcium, bicarbonate content thermal-mineral water on clinical parameters and quality of life of patients with chronic low-back pain is evaluated. The participants in the intervention group are treated with balneotherapy plus usual care, while in the control group only with usual care. The balneotherapy takes place in Rudas Spa in Budapest, 15 times in 3 weeks. The intensity of pain in rest and during activity evaluated on Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index and the Euroqol-5D is taken at week 0., at week 3. and at week 12. The planned participants number is 120. Follow up period is 3 months. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Back Pain
• Chronic Low-back Pain
• Low Back Pain

• NCT number: NCT05342051
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Polyclinic of the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God, Budapest
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: August 15, 2021
• Completion date: August 15, 2022