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Combined Effect of Underwater Ultrasound

CompletedNA

Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications

Interventions: Underwater US, CFO

Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)

This randomised controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of underwater ultrasound therapy and customised foot insoles in RA patients. The study evaluates the effects of the combined use of these two methods on pain, functional status and quality of life. The research aims to contribute to current treatment approaches and to demonstrate the effectiveness of innovative methods to improve the quality of life of RA patients.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* \- ACR/EULAR 2010 diagnostic criteria with foot involvement and having a disease duration of less than two years were enrolled in the study over a period of three months.
* with foot involvement diagnosed by a rheumatologist.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \- Degenerative diseases and anatomical abnormalities were excluded
* if they presented in an acute symptomatic flare or they needed to use walking assistance
* neurological problems, malignant process, cognitive deterioration, pregnancy, previous foot surgery and the presence of a foot wound

Locations (1)

Kırşehir, Ahi Evran, Turkey (Türkiye)