Status:
COMPLETED
Study of Effectiveness of Hand Exercises to Treat Symptoms of Hand Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
The Arthritis Research Institute of America
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Participants in this study will do hand exercises once per day for 16 weeks. The purpose of the study is to determine if hand exercises designed to improve range of movement and strength are an effect...
Detailed Description
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint disorders in the elderly, yet few studies have targeted symptomatic osteoarthritis, especially symptomatic hand osteoarthritis. Hand OA is a chronic dis...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Men and women
- Ages 50 years and older
- Reside within Tampa Bay Region, Florida
- Presence of symptomatic OA as determined by the AUSCAN Index. Specifically, a hand function score of \> 225 mm for the AUSCAN VA-subscale
- Presence of radiographic hand OA, as defined by grades 2, or higher, per the Kellgren and Lawrence scale in one or more joints.
Exclusion
- Concomitant rheumatic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia)
- Current hand or wrist injury (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, palmer tenosynovitis, fracture, sprain)
- Use of an assistive device such as a cane or crutch
- Has hand surgery scheduled within the 48 weeks following the start of the study
- Prior hand surgery requiring joint replacement or other instrumentation in the hands
- Received any intra-articular injection (hyaluronic acid, corticosteroid, or joint lavage) during the 3 months preceding the study
- Currently participating in another conflicting research study
- Currently using a therapeutic hand cream or practicing a hand exercise routine
- Unwilling to sign an informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
65 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00375947
Start Date
November 1 2005
End Date
April 1 2007
Last Update
August 23 2007
Active Locations (1)
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The Arthritis Research Institute of America
Clearwater, Florida, United States, 33755