Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Collagen vascular disease: can behavior therapy help?

F J Keefe, R S Surwit, R N Pilon

    Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    Autogenic and biofeedback training significantly reduced daily vasospastic attacks for patients with Raynaud's Phenomenon secondary to collagen vascular disease. This non-pharmacological approach improved cold stress tolerance.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Ninety-day and one-year healthcare utilization and costs after knee arthroplasty.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2019
    Same author

    Model-based pain and function outcome trajectory types for patients undergoing knee arthroplasty: a secondary analysis from a randomized clinical trial.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2019
    Same author

    The development and assessment of the Worry About Pain Questionnaire.

    European journal of pain (London, England)·2017
    Same author

    Exploratory secondary analyses of a cognitive-behavioral intervention for knee osteoarthritis demonstrate reduction in biomarkers of adipocyte inflammation.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2016
    Same author

    OARSI Clinical Trials Recommendations: Design and conduct of clinical trials of lifestyle diet and exercise interventions for osteoarthritis.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2015
    Same author

    Energy recovery in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

    Osteoarthritis and cartilage·2014

    Area of Science:

    • Rheumatology
    • Psychophysiology

    Background:

    • Raynaud's Phenomenon (RP) is a vasospastic disorder often secondary to autoimmune connective tissue diseases.
    • Management of RP can be challenging, particularly in patients with underlying systemic conditions.
    • Autogenic training and biofeedback offer potential non-pharmacological interventions.

    Observation:

    • A single patient with mixed connective tissue disease and secondary RP was monitored.
    • The patient experienced an average of 6.3 vasospastic attacks daily during a 2-week baseline.
    • Digital skin temperature regulation in cold conditions was assessed.

    Findings:

    • A 10-week autogenic and biofeedback treatment package reduced daily attacks to 4.2.
    • After 1 year of training, the frequency of vasospastic attacks decreased to 2.5 per day.
    • The patient demonstrated improved ability to maintain digital skin temperature under cold stress.

    Implications:

    • Autogenic and biofeedback training may be effective in managing secondary Raynaud's Phenomenon.
    • These techniques offer a viable non-pharmacological treatment option for patients with connective tissue diseases.
    • Further research with larger cohorts is warranted to confirm these findings.

    Related Experiment Videos