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Raynaud's PhenomenonNCT00946738

The Effect of Physical Therapy on Raynaud's Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis

A study testing Biofeedback and Deep oscillation in people with Raynaud's Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The effect of deep oscillation and biofeedback on Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to systemic sclerosis (SSc) remains to be determined. A prospective randomized controlled pilot study was performed in SSc patients receiving either deep oscillation, biofeedback thrice a week for four weeks or were randomized to the… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Raynaud's Phenomenon, Systemic Sclerosis
What is being tested?
Biofeedback and Deep oscillation
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
28 participants
Where
1 siteGermany
Study dates
Oct 2004to Mar 2008
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • ACR criteria for SSc

Who cannot join

  • acute inflammatory disease, Valentini Score>3

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Germany1 site
  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation , Charité University Hospital Berlin

    Berlin, 10117

Other trials in Germany

About this study

Official title: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study Analyzing the Effect of Biofeedback and Deep Oscillation on Raynaud´s Phenomenon Secondary to Systemic Sclerosis

The effect of deep oscillation and biofeedback on Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to systemic sclerosis (SSc) remains to be determined. A prospective randomized controlled pilot study was performed in SSc patients receiving either deep oscillation, biofeedback thrice a week for four weeks or were randomized to the control group.

Being tested
Biofeedback, Deep oscillation
Keywords
Raynaud's phenomenon, biofeedback, deep oscillation, systemic sclerosis, physiotherapy
Medical subject headings
Raynaud Disease, Scleroderma, Systemic

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • BiofeedbackOther

    Biofeedback training as behaviour treatment was performed thrice weekly for 4 week.

  • Deep oscillationOther

    Deep oscillation providing a pulsing electromagnetic field was performed thrice weekly for 4 weeks.

Study groups in NCT00946738
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
physical therapyActive comparatorNot described
Receives: Other: Biofeedback; Other: Deep oscillation
controlNo interventionNot described

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. RP score , measured by a visual analogue scale (VAS)

    Measured: 12 weeks

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. ulceration of the skin and general disease symptoms using analogous VAS-scores

    Measured: 12 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Jul 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startOct 2004
  3. Primary completionMar 2008

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Enrolment
28 participants
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00946738
Sponsor's protocol ID
EA 1/100/05
Status last verified
Jul 2009
First submitted
24 Jul 2009
Last updated
27 Jul 2009
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes

Publications

  • Sporbeck B, Mathiske-Schmidt K, Jahr S, Huscher D, Becker M, Riemekasten G, Taufmann I, Burmester GR, Pogel S, Reisshauer A. Effect of biofeedback and deep oscillation on Raynaud's phenomenon secondary to systemic sclerosis: results of a controlled prospective randomized clinical trial. Rheumatol Int. 2012 May;32(5):1469-73. doi: 10.1007/s00296-011-1882-2. Epub 2011 Apr 8.

    PubMed 21476099

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Biofeedback and Deep oscillation in people with Raynaud's Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis, run by Charite University, Berlin, Germany at 1 site in Germany.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Jul 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Germany. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

RP score , measured by a visual analogue scale (VAS) (time frame: 12 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00946738, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Jul 2009.

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