Efficacy of capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency in the physiotherapeutic treatment of chronic pelvic pain syndrome : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Carralero Martínez, Andrea (Hospital Clínic i Provincial de Barcelona)
Muoz Prez, M. A. (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament de Pediatria, Obstetrícia i Ginecologia i Medicina Preventiva i Salut Pública)
Pan-Alemany, R. (Rehabilitacin Abdomino-Pelviana (Barcelona))
Blanco-Ratto, L. (Fundació Universitària del Bages)
Kauffmann, S. (Servicio de Fisioterapia, Womens Salud y Bienestar de la Mujer (Barcelona))
Ramrez-Garca, I. (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya)

Date:	2021
Abstract:	Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) is a multifactorial disorder that affects 5. 7% to 26. 6% of women and 2. 2% to 9. 7% of men, characterized by hypersensitivity of the central and peripheral nervous system affecting bladder and genital function. People with CPPS have much higher rates of psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, and catastrophizing) that increase the severity of chronic pain and worsen quality of life. Myofascial therapy, manual therapy, and treatment of trigger points are proven therapeutic options for this syndrome. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency (CRMRF) at 448kHz as an adjunct treatment to other physiotherapeutic techniques for reducing pain and improving the quality of life of patients with CPPS. This triple-blind (1:1) randomized controlled trial will include 80 women and men with CPPS. Participants will be randomized into a CRMRF activated group or a CRMRF deactivated group and receive physiotherapeutic techniques and pain education. The groups will undergo treatment for 10 consecutive weeks. At the beginning of the trial there will be an evaluation of pain intensity (using VAS), quality of life (using the SF-12), kinesiophobia (using the TSK-11), and catastrophism (using the PCS), as well as at the sixth and tenth sessions. The results of this study will show that CRMRF benefits the treatment of patients with CPPS, together with physiotherapeutic techniques and pain education. These results could offer an alternative conservative treatment option for these patients. ClinicalTrials. gov . Registered on 8 January 2019. The online version contains supplementary material available at 10. 1186/s13063-021-05321-6.
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Chronic pelvic pain syndrome ; Musculoskeletal pain ; Physical therapy ; Therapeutic interventions ; Capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency ; Randomized controlled trial ; Gynecology ; Urology
Published in:	Trials, Vol. 22 (may 2021) , ISSN 1745-6215

DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05321-6
PMID: 34016168

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