Health Condition 1: M255- Pain in joint
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Homoeopathic treatment combined with integrative auxiliary measures: Homeopathic treatment
with Manual Therapeutic Self-Massage (MTSM) as an auxiliary measure for chronic joint pain
Co
Sponsors
Dr Girendra Pal Homoeopathic Hospital and Research Centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Adults aged 18-65 years with a diagnosis of chronic joint pain lasting at least three months. 2.Pain severity between 4 and 8 on the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) scale, indicating moderate to severe pain. 3.No significant systemic diseases or joint pathologies beyond chronic pain 4.Ability to understand and complete the BPI questionnaire, ensuring valid and reliable self reports. 5.Providing consent to adhere to both homeopathic treatment and self-massage protocols, including regular follow-ups.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Recent surgery or acute injury affecting the joints within the last six months 2.Contraindications to massage therapy, such as severe cardiovascular conditions or skin infections. 3.Concurrent use of experimental or other non standard pain treatments that could confound results. 4.Cognitive impairments or psychiatric conditions that impair the ability to complete questionnaires or follow treatment protocols. 5.Pregnancy or breastfeeding, due to potential contraindications with the treatment or additional risks.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in chronic joint pain measured by the Brief Pain Inventory BPI total scoreTimepoint: BPI score measured at baseline, at end of 3 months and at end of 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain severity reduction assessed through BPI sub-scores for example worst least average and current pain levelsTimepoint: Measured at baseline, at end of 3 months and at end of 6 months;Pain interference improvement changes in BPI sub-scores related to the impact of pain on daily activities for example work sleep and moodTimepoint: Measured at baseline, at end of 3 months and at end of 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Nidhi Sharma
Homoeopathy University
Outcome results
None listed