Effect of the soft-tissue techniques in the quality of life in patients with Crohn's disease: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Crohn's disease (CD) is a highly prevalent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), characterized by recurring flares altered by periods of inactive disease and remission, affecting physical and psychological aspects and quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to determine the therapeutic benefits of soft non-manipulative osteopathic techniques in patients with CD.

Methods

A single-blind randomized controlled trial was performed. 30 individuals with CD were divided into 2 groups: 16 in the experimental group (EG) and 14 in the control group (CG). The intervention period lasted 30 days (1 session every 10 days). Pain, global quality of life (GQoL) and QoL specific for CD (QoLCD) were assessed before and after the intervention. Anxiety and depression levels were m

SUBMITTER: Espi-Lopez GV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6320155 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature