Gastroesophageal Reflux
Conditions
Interventions
This is a randomized controlled clinical trial. The first stage of the study will be recruitment, in which the invitation with prior information on the study will be posted on social medias (Instagram
Sponsors
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) after medical diagnosis of acid reflux; with upper digestive endoscopy and/or Impedance-pHmetry confirming esophagitis and/or hiatal hernia; or score above 4 on the Health-Related Quality of Life Scale for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD-QVRS); age between 18 and 60 years; residents of greater Florianópolis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Previous surgery of the lower esophageal sphincter; peptic ulcer; previous gastric cancer or present cancer; systemic diseases and/or inflammatory symptoms (rheumatoid arthritis; fever; hypertension; fibromyalgia; etc.); neurological or orthopedic diseases that may interfere with the proposed intervention; pregnancy; recent fracture or open wounds; constant use of vasoactive medications; patients who received any treatment using manual techniques
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find that osteopathic treatment improves chest skin hypothermia in individuals with GERD when compared pre- and post-intervention, verified through the use of thermographic camera and standard temperature normalization. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find that osteopathic treatment is effective in reducing symptoms and increasing the quality of life of patients with GERD, verified through the Health-Related Quality of Life Scale for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD-HRQoL), the based on the fact that the reduction in the score indicates an improvement in the quality of life.;It is expected to find that osteopathic treatment is effective in decreasing the pressure pain threshold (PPT) of the fourth cervical vertebra, verified by algometry, from which the increase in PPT demonstrates less sensitization of the central nervous system. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactDeise De Oliveira
Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Outcome results
None listed