Pain and quality of life in human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis after home-based exercise protocol: a randomized clinical trial
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) causes, among other abnormalities, chronic pain that may impair quality of life (QOL). Home protocols can help those who have difficulty attending rehabilitation centers. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a home-based exercise protocol on pain and QOL in people with HAM/TSP.METHODS:
A randomized clinical trial of people with HAM/TSP (World Health Organization criteria) classified as probable or definite. The supervised group (SG) underwent training for 12 weeks and continued the protocol at home for another 12 weeks; the unsupervised group (UG) performed the same protocol at home without physical therapist supervision for 24 weeks; and the control group (CG) maintained the usual care. QOL was assessed by the Short Form-36 health survey and the pain condition by the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The Chi-square, analysis of variance, Kruskal-Wallis, and Friedman tests (5% alpha) were used for the analyses. The intention-to-treat method was adopted in case of follow-up losses. Record number RBR-849jyv/UTN U1111-1176-2858.RESULTS:
Of 56 participants, 49 completed the protocol. Mean pain was moderately reduced (>30%) in the UG and CG and mildly reduced (20%) in the SG. Loss in the vitality score of QOL in the CG was noted.CONCLUSIONS:
The protocol generated mild and moderate pain relief and reduced losses in the functional QOL in the treatment groups.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Dolor
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Calidad de Vida
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Paraparesia Espástica Tropical
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Terapia por Ejercicio
Tipo de estudio:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
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Guideline
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil