Heat therapy with physical therapy for bursitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding heat therapy (hyperthermia) to standard physical therapy helps reduce bursitis pain and swelling better than physical therapy alone. It is a double-blind trial, meaning neither you nor the researchers will know if you are receiving the heat treatment or a placebo, to ensure fair results.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a doctor-confirmed diagnosis of bursitis (inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs near joints) through an imaging test like an ultrasound or MRI.
- You should not have already started physiotherapy (physical therapy) for this condition.
- You must not have had surgery on the affected area.
- You should not have muscle wasting (atrophy) in the area, as this could affect the treatment.
- You must not have any medical conditions that make heat therapy (hyperthermia) unsafe for you.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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