Clinical trials: Rheumatoid Arthritis - Hand Joint
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Effects of Underwater Ultrasound Therapy on Hand Function and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study the effects of underwater ultrasound (US) therapy were investigated in 48 patients with moderately active rheumatoid arthritis (disease activity score in 28 joints…
- Trial name
- NCT02706028
- Testing
- underwater ultrasound
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Petz Aladar County Teaching Hospital
Inflammatory Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
C-GLOVES: the Effectiveness of Compression Gloves in Arthritis
This is a collaborative study with 11 Occupational Therapy (OT) departments in North-West England. The OTs provide arthritis gloves to 25% of out-patients with inflammatory, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hand Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- C-GLOVES (NCT01874067)
- Testing
- Arthritis glove
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salford
Rheumatoid Arthritis - Hand Joint
Patient Satisfaction After Silicone Metacarpophalangeal Arthroplasty
The primary objective of this study is to identify determinants of long-term patient satisfaction after hand reconstruction using silicone metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty (SMPA).
- Trial name
- NCT03626116
- Testing
- silicone metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty (SMPA)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
Rheumatic Arthritis
Effects of Task-Oriented Training and Mulligan Mobilization on Hand Function, Pain and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic and progressive inflammatory disease that frequently affects the hand joints. Over time, this disease leads to joint deformities, pain, decreased muscle strength and severe impairment in…
- Trial name
- NCT07029113
- Testing
- Task-oriented trainig, Mulligan mobilization, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Hand Rheumatism
Magnetotherapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
Participants with rheumatoid arthritis with recommendation to physiotherapy. Created 3 study groups: 1. Only kinesiotherapy 2. Kinesiotherapy with unipolar magnetic field 3.
- Trial name
- NCT04426513
- Testing
- Kinesiotherapy with magnetotherapy
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Jolanta Zwolińska
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Is Fluidotherapy Effective in Rheumatoid Hand?
The objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of fluidotherapy primarily on function and quality of life, secondarily on pain, morning stiffness, grip strength, and disease activity in patients with rheumatoid…
- Trial name
- NCT03127969
- Testing
- Fluidotherapy treatment, Joint protection and exercise
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Selmin Gulbahar
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA
Development and Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the SMART-HAND Protocol for Hand Rehabilitation in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) frequently affects the hand and wrist, resulting in pain, reduced joint stability, impaired proprioception, muscle weakness, and limitations in daily activities.
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Prevention
- Trial name
- NCT07754552
- Testing
- SMART-HAND Protocol, Conventional Hand Rehabilitation, Joint Protection and Ergonomic Education
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
Power Doppler in Hand Joints of Early RA Patients
It is a prospective case-control study with women diagnosed early rheumatoid arthritis. Three therapeutic failures were considered: failure 1 - to the first Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) (methotrexate); failure 2…
- Trial name
- NCT04752748
- Testing
- Drug protocol
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis of Hands
Home Based Computer Gaming Hand Exercise Regimen for People With Arthritis Affecting the Hands
The purpose of the study is to determine whether a novel computer gaming hand exercise regimen would improve hand function, decrease pain/ stiffness and be feasible in people with Rheumatoid arthritis or Osteoarthritis affecting…
- Trial name
- NCT01635582
- Testing
- Conventional hand exercise program, Computer gaming hand exercise regimen
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Disorders of Synovium, Multiple Sites, Disorders of Subchondral Bone, Multiple Sites
Articular Sonography: Healthy Subjects Versus Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
The purpose of this study is to establish the normality of sonographic synovial measures in joints more affected in rheumatoid arthritis patients and establish, in those joints, a sonographic value of synovium predictive of…
- Conditions
- Disorders of Synovium, Multiple Sites, Disorders of Subchondral Bone, Multiple Sites, Disorders of Cartilage, Hand Joints, Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Trial name
- NCT01476865
- Volunteers
- 190 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Sjogren's Syndrome, Neonatal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Prospective Maternal Surveillance of SSA (Sjögren Syndrome A) Positive Pregnancies Using a Hand-held Fetal Heart Rate Monitor
The purpose of the research study "Heart Sounds at Home" is for pregnant SSA or SSA/SSB (Sjögren syndrome B) antibody positive mothers to use a Doppler fetal heart rate monitor to detect abnormal heart rates and rhythms in their…
- Conditions
- Sjogren's Syndrome, Neonatal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Fetal Heart Block Complete
- Trial name
- NCT02920346
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lymph Node Mass
Relationship Between the Activity of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lymph Node Morphology and Lymphatics Drainage
To observe the relationship between the activity of rheumatoid arthritis and popliteal/epitrochlear lymph node morphology and the drainage of hand/foot superficial lymphatic vessels
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lymph Node Mass, Lymphatic Vessel; Dilatation
- Trial name
- NCT02876874
- Testing
- indocyanine green(ICG)
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Investigation of Upper Extremity Functions in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
There are limited studies in the literature evaluating upper extremity functional exercise capacity, muscle functions and daily living activities in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06767618
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study of Tocilizumab in Combination With Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) in Participants With Moderate to Severe Active Rheumatoid Arthritis With an Inadequate Response to DMARDs
This open-label, single-arm study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab in combination with DMARDs in participants with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis who have an inadequate response to DMARDs.
- Trial name
- NCT00996606
- Testing
- DMARDs, Tocilizumab
- Where
- 11 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Factors Affecting Hand Dysfunction in Patient With Rheumatoid Arthritis and Its Correlation With Quality of Life
The aims of the research are: To predict factors affecting hand dysfunction in patient with rheumatoid arthritis To study the effect of hand dysfunction on quality of life in patient with rheumatoid arthritis
- Trial name
- NCT03274570
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Pilot Study of MabThera (Rituximab) Evaluated by MRI in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis.
This single arm study will measure the effect of MabThera in combination with methotrexate on the progression of synovitis, the extent of bone marrow edema, and the number of erosions in the wrist and hand of patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT00502853
- Testing
- rituximab [MabThera/Rituxan], Methotrexate
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Mulligan Mobilization in Rheumatoid Hand
The goal of this randomized-controlled study is to learn about the effectiveness of the Mulligan mobilization in rheumatoid hands.
- Trial name
- NCT05660629
- Testing
- Mulligan Mobilization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis Hand
Novel Splinting Technique Using 3D Models
The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of a non-contact custom splint fabrication method for patients with chronic diseases suffering from hypersensitive skin or compromised skin integrity.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis Hand, Scleroderma, Systemic, Scleroderma, Diffuse
- Trial name
- NCT05351060
- Testing
- Custom Fabricated Splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Giovanna Fichera
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Healthy Control
Core Endurance, Finger Grip Strength, Fatigue, and Hand Function in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study investigated the relationships between core endurance, finger grip strength, fatigue, and hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT07360496
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Acupuncture
Evaluation of the Effect of Acupuncture on Hand Pain, Functional Deficits and Health Related Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease characterized by functional disability and pain. Although acupuncture is widely used, western acupuncture studies on RA show no conclusive positive result.
- Trial name
- NCT02553005
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Coimbra