NCT05529537

Manual Lymphatic Drainage for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Upper Extremity Functionality in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 39 (actual)
• Sponsor: Selcuk University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 25 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the synovial joints and tendon sheaths. As a result of synovitis, progressive damage occurs in cartilage, bone and joints. This damage leads to severe functional limitations and deterioration in quality of life. Synovial tissues are the main site of involvement. Manual lymph drainage reduces the levels of inflammatory mediators associated with edema and pain in the acute phase. On the basis of this concept; Stimulating the lymph system and increasing circulation, removing biochemical residues, regulating sympathetic and parasympathetic system responses, and thus reducing edema and pain. The increase in cardiac parasympathetic activity measured after MLD also contributes to relaxation. In addition to the transport of lymphatic fluid, manual lymph drainage stimulates free nerve endings in the skin with the touches it contains. Gentle stimulation to the skin increases tactile input and closes the pain pathways. In addition, the superficial relaxation and warming provided by soft stimulation creates an effect on the autonomic nervous system and activates the parasympathetic system. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of manual lymphatic drainage on upper extremity functionality in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

Conditions

• Effect of Manual Lymphatic Drainage on Upper Extremity Functionality in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	manual lymphatic drainage	In addition to conventional treatment for 4 weeks, manual lymph drainage will be applied to the patients.
OTHER	excersize	upper extremity normal joint range of motion exercise, strengthening exercise, tendon gliding exercises

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-08-17
• Primary completion: 2022-09-30
• Completion: 2022-10-01
• First posted: 2022-09-07
• Last updated: 2022-12-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)