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• Is balneotherapy effective for fibromyalgia? Results from a 6-month double-blind randomized clinical trial

  Authors: Paolazzi G, Tenti S, Cevenini G, Bortolotti R, Manica P, Fioravanti A Source: Clin Rheumatol. 2018 Aug;37(8):2203-2212 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-018-4117-z Language: English Availability: abstract

• Cardiovascular and Other Health Benefits of Sauna Bathing: A Review of the Evidence

  Authors: Kunutsor SK, Laukkanen T, Laukkanen JA Source: Mayo Clin Proc. 2018 Aug;93(8):1111-1121 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2018.04.008 Language: English Availability: full text

• The role of mineral elements and other chemical compounds used in balneology: data from double-blind randomized clinical trials

  Authors: Maraver F, Forestier R, Françon A, Roques CF, Morer C Source: Int J Biometeorol. 2017 Dec;61(12):2159-2173 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-017-1421-2 Language: English Availability: abstract

• May spa therapy be a valid opportunity to treat hand osteoarthritis? A review of clinical trials and mechanisms of action.

  Authors: Fortunati NA, Fioravanti A, Seri G, Cinelli S, Tenti S Source: Int J Biometeorol. 2016 Jan;60(1):1-8 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-015-1030-x Language: English Availability: abstract

• Medicinal clays improve the endurance of loaded inspiratory muscles in COPD: a randomized clinical trial of nonpharmacological treatment.

  Authors: Fracchia C, Montemartini S, Crotti P, Bellinzona E, Popovich E, Rezzani A, Dacosto E, Maestri R, Caldara F, Bruschi C, Pinna GD, Baldi S Source: Int J Chron Obstruct Pulmon Dis. 2015 Oct 23;10:2235-48 DOI: 10.2147/COPD.S87999 Language: English Availability: full text

• One-year follow-up of mud-bath therapy in patients with bilateral knee osteoarthritis: a randomized, single-blind controlled trial

  Authors: Galeazzi M, Pascarelli NA, Guidelli GM, Cheleschi S, Tenti S, Giannitti C, Bacaro G, Fioravanti A Source: Int J Biometeorol. 2015 Sep;59(9):1333-43 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-014-0943-0 Language: English Availability: abstract

• Effectiveness of balneotherapy and spa therapy for the treatment of chronic low back pain: a review on latest evidence.

  Authors: Karagülle M, Karagülle MZ Source: Clin Rheumatol. 2015 Feb;34(2):207-14 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-014-2845-2 Language: English Availability: abstract

• The reduction of distress using therapeutic geothermal water procedures in a randomized controlled clinical trial.

  Authors: Rapolienė L, Razbadauskas A, Jurgelėnas A Source: Adv Prev Med. 2015;2015:749417 DOI: 10.1155/2015/749417 Language: English Availability: full text

• Comparison of the clinical effectiveness of thermal cure and rehabilitation in knee osteoarthritis. A randomized therapeutic trial

  Authors: Zakraoui L, Laatar A, Hajri R, Zouari B, Chekili S, Kassab S, Ben Abdelghani K, Souabni L, Fazaa A Source: Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2014 Dec;57(9-10):561-9 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2014.09.007 Language: English, French Availability: full text

• Crenobalneotherapy (spa therapy) in patients with knee and generalized osteoarthritis: a post-hoc subgroup analysis of a large multicentre randomized trial

  Authors: Forestier R, Genty C, Waller B, Françon A, Desfour H, Rolland C, Roques CF, Bosson JL Source: Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2014 Jun;57(4):213-27 DOI: 10.1016/j.rehab.2014.03.001 Language: English, French Availability: full text

• Assessing the quality of study reports on spa therapy based on randomized controlled trials by the spa therapy checklist (SPAC).

  Authors: Kamioka H, Tsutani K, Maeda M, Hayasaka S, Okuizumi H, Goto Y, Okada S, Kitayuguchi J, Abe T Source: Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2014 Nov;20(4):317-33 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2014.08.001 Language: English Availability: abstract

• Short- and long-term effects of mud-bath treatment on hand osteoarthritis: a randomized clinical trial

  Authors: Fioravanti A, Tenti S, Giannitti C, Fortunati NA, Galeazzi M Source: Int J Biometeorol. 2014 Jan;58(1):79-86 DOI: 10.1007/s00484-012-0627-6 Language: English Availability: abstract

• Clinical effectiveness of mud pack therapy in knee osteoarthritis.

  Authors: Espejo Antúnez L, Cardero-Durán MA, Garrido-Ardila EM, Torres Piles ST, Caro Puértolas B Source: Rheumatology (Oxford). 2013 Apr;52(4):659-68 DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kes322 Language: English Availability: full text

• A systematic review of randomized controlled trials on curative and health enhancement effects of forest therapy.

  Authors: Kamioka H, Tsutani K, Mutoh Y, Honda T, Shiozawa N, Okada S, Park SJ, Kitayuguchi J, Kamada M, Okuizumi H, Handa S Source: Psychol Res Behav Manag. 2012;5:85-95 DOI: 10.2147/PRBM.S32402 Language: English Availability: full text

• Observer bias in randomised clinical trials with binary outcomes: systematic review of trials with both blinded and non-blinded outcome assessors.

  Authors: Hróbjartsson A, Thomsen AS, Emanuelsson F, Tendal B, Hilden J, Boutron I, Ravaud P, Brorson S Source: BMJ. 2012 Feb 27;344:e1119 DOI: 10.1136/bmj.e1119 Language: English Availability: full text

• A randomized clinical trial in psoriasis: synchronous balneophototherapy with bathing in Dead Sea salt solution plus narrowband UVB vs. narrowband UVB alone (TOMESA-study group).

  Authors: Klein A, Schiffner R, Schiffner-Rohe J, Einsele-Krämer B, Heinlin J, Stolz W, Landthaler M Source: J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2011 May;25(5):570-8 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2010.03840.x Language: English Availability: abstract

• Long-term effectiveness of exercise therapy in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee: a randomized controlled trial comparing two different physical therapy interventions.

  Authors: Pisters MF, Veenhof C, Schellevis FG, de Bakker DH, Dekker J Source: Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 Aug;18(8):1019-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2010.05.008 Language: English Availability: full text

• Comparing two low-energy diets for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis symptoms in obese patients: a pragmatic randomized clinical trial.

  Authors: Riecke BF, Christensen R, Christensen P, Leeds AR, Boensen M, Lohmander LS, Astrup A, Bliddal H Source: Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2010 Jun;18(6):746-54 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2010.02.012 Language: English Availability: full text

• CONSORT 2010 statement: updated guidelines for reporting parallel group randomised trials.

  Authors: Schulz KF, Altman DG, Moher D, CONSORT GROUP Source: BMJ. 2010 Mar 23;340:c332. DOI: 10.1136/bmj.c332. Language: English Availability: full text

• Effects of a low-salt diet on idiopathic hypercalciuria in calcium-oxalate stone formers: a 3-mo randomized controlled trial

  Authors: Borghi L, Maggiore U, Gambaro G, Soldati L, Vezzoli G, Allegri F, Guerra A, Prati B, Meschi T, Nouvenne A Source: Am J Clin Nutr. 2010 Mar;91(3):565-70 DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.28614 Language: English Availability: full text