Ancient sand baths tested for modern arthritis relief

NCT ID NCT07287696

Summary

This small study compared a traditional therapy from Siwa Oasis to standard physical therapy for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty patients tried either a 5-day program of hot sand baths and massage or a 2-month physiotherapy plan. Researchers measured their breathing, daily function, and pain levels before and after to see which approach helped more.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University

    Giza, 12613, Egypt

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