International journal of clinical practice
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe Effects of Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices, Blood Pressure, Sleep Quality, Mental Health, Fatigue Status, and Quality of Life in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial.
An emerging body of evidence has highlighted the protective role of spirulina in human health. Thus, we conducted a randomised controlled trial to discern the effects of spirulina supplementation on anthropometric indices, blood pressure, sleep quality, mood, fatigue status and quality of life among ulcerative colitis patients. ⋯ An improved quality of life was observed among ulcerative colitis patients following spirulina supplementation, which could be attributed to improved sleep disturbance and stress status. Further clinical studies, with longer duration interventions and suitably powered sample sizes, are necessary to elucidate the veracity of our findings.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialNasogastric Tube Insertion in intubated patients with the guide of Wire rope: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study.
Nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion is sometimes required in intubated patients. NGTs are prone to kink and coil during blind insertion. We hypothesised that wire rope guide-assisted NGT insertion with chin lift can significantly improve the first-attempt success rate over the conventional technique during its insertion in intubated patients. ⋯ The use of rope wire guide for correct positioning of the NGT in intubated patients is less time-consuming with the high first-attempt success rate and lower incidence of procedure-related injuries compared to the conventional method.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping Methods in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome : A single blinded randomized controlled study.
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of kinesio taping (KT) and dry needling (DN) in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the trapezius muscle. ⋯ In the treatment of MPS, adding DN or KT to exercise programme may provide important contributions to the treatment.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of rhomboid intercostal nerve block, erector spinae plane block and serratus plane block on analgesia for modified radical mastectomy: A prospective randomised controlled trial.
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignant tumours among women. In this study, we compared the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided rhomboid intercostal nerve block, erector spinae plane (ESP) block and serratus plane block (SAB) after modified radical mastectomy (MRM) of unilateral breast cancer. ⋯ US-guided rhomboid intercostal block (US-RIB) and ESP block can effectively reduce the dosage of tramadol within 24 hours after MRM, and they can effectively relieve pain within 24 hours after MRM compared with SAB.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of local anesthetics (neural therapy) on pain and hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis: A prospective randomized controlled study.
De Quervain tenosynovitis is the most common cause of lateral wrist pain. The diagnosis can be made with the Finkelstein test when pain is provoked with wrist ulnar deviation. Conservative treatment including rest, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication and physical therapy is applied first, then there may be a need for corticosteroid injections, and in resistant cases, surgery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of neural therapy (NT) on pain and hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis. ⋯ NT seems to be effective in reducing pain and improving hand functions in patients with De Quervain tenosynovitis.