TY  - JOUR
TI  - Investigating the effectiveness of artcure transdermal diffusional patch in patients with
cervical disc herniation: A randomized placebo-controlled study
AB  - This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Artcure Diffusional Transdermal Patch treatment on pain and functional status in patients with cervical disc herniation.
A total of 48 patients (15 males, 33 females; mean age 48 years; range 20 to 60 years) who were diagnosed with cervical disc herniation were included in this doubleblind, randomized, placebo-controlled study. Participants were randomized into 2 groups. Artcure Transdermal Patch was implemented in the 1st Group, and a placebo
transdermal patch was given to the 2nd Group. Artcure and placebo patches were applied once to both patient groups, remaining for 24 hours as was recommended in their
usages. All individuals were examined at the onset, in the 4th week, and the 12th week. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to evaluate pain, neuropathic pain intensity was
measured using the Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs Scales (LANSS), and the functional level was measured by the Neck Pain and Disability Scale
(NPDS). It was determined that the pain level decreased, neuropathic symptoms reduced, and functional level improved compared to initial parameters in the diffusional
transdermal patch group. There were significant differences among the groups in the 4th and 12th weeks concerning pain, neuropathic symptoms, and functional status, and
it was also determined that this difference was conspicuous in the transdermal diffusional patch group. Based on these data, Artcure Diffusional Patch may be an alternative
for conservative treatment of patients with cervical disc herniation.
AU  - Büyükavcı, Raikan
AU  - ÇOLAK, Hüseyin
AU  - aktürk, semra
AU  - Ersoy, Yuksel
DO  - 10.5455/medscience.2021.09.313
PY  - 2022
JO  - Medicine Science
VL  - 11
IS  - 2
SN  - 2147-0634
SP  - 502
EP  - 506
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/529675
ER  -