Systemic sclerosis Musculoskeletal Diseases Systemic sclerosis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group: 20 patients treated for 9 weeks (twice a week, 1 hour per session) with a combined face rehabilitation programme (Kabat's technique, connective tissue massage, kinesitherapy and ho
Sponsors
University of Florence (Italy)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Both males and females, no age limits 2. Systemic sclerosis patients fulfilling the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria with facial involvement assessed by a Rodnan skin score greater than or equal to 1
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not meet the inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following were assessed at baseline, end of treatment (after 9 weeks) and after 9 weeks of follow-up: 1. Improvement of facial skin score (modified Rodnan Skin Score) 2. Mouth opening (distance in centimetres between the tips of upper and lower right incisive teeth) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The following were assessed at baseline, end of treatment (after 9 weeks) and after 9 weeks of follow-up: 1. Facial systemic sclerosis disability, assessed by the Mouth Handicap In Systemic Sclerosis (MHISS) scale 2. Quality of life, assessed by the 36-item Short Form (SF-36) Health Survey and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ) | — |
Countries
Italy
Outcome results
None listed