Effectiveness of the Vertebra complex in patients with non-specific back pain (a complication of osteochondrosis): a randomized controlled clinical trial

Dovgan O.O.,Kirdoglo G.K.

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Effectiveness of the Vertebra complex in patients with non-specific back pain (a complication of osteochondrosis): a randomized controlled clinical trial

March 29, 2024

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Neurology and Psychiatry

Dovgan O.O.

Kirdoglo G.K.

УДК: 616.8-009.7

DOI: 10.32471/umj.1680-3051.160.252654

Keywords :

back pain,

osteochondrosis,

Vertebra complex

Specialities :

Neurology and Psychiatry

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Purpose: to evaluate the effect of the Vertebra complex in patients with back pain (a complication of osteochondrosis).

Object and research methods. A randomized controlled clinical trial with a double-blind placebo-controlled period lasting 3 months was conducted. The study involved 30 (16 men and 14 women) patients aged 18–65 (38.4±3.8) years old with complications of osteochondrosis who underwent a rehabilitation course at the Center for Kinesitherapy and Rehabilitation «Vyshcha Liga». The participants were randomized into two groups: in the 1st group, the Vertebra complex was prescribed for 1 sachet 2 times a day for 3 months with standard therapy (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants, group B vitamins); the 2nd group received only standard therapy. All patients worked out for 3 months in the hall of rehabilitation simulators, with dosed physical activity.

The results. All study participants noted a decrease in the severity of pain within 3 months, but patients who used the Vertebra complex noted a more stable pain relief effect and in a shorter period of time.

Conclusion. The inclusion of the Vertebra complex in the treatment regimen in patients with complications of osteochondrosis has a clinical advantage compared to patients who received only standard therapy.

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