Status:
COMPLETED
A Soft Robotics Approach Towards Finger Joint Deformities in Rheumatic Diseases
Lead Sponsor:
National University Hospital, Singapore
Collaborating Sponsors:
National University of Singapore
Conditions:
Osteoarthritis
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study is to investigate the effect of a soft robotic glove approach providing continuous passive motion of fingers (flexion and extension) on degenerative arthritis patients. The approach may help...
Detailed Description
The aim is to investigate the effect of soft robotic gloves in providing continuous passive motion of the fingers (finger flexion and extension) of degenerative arthritis patients, for the purpose of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 30-90 years regardless of race
- Osteoarthritis of the hand (Consistent with ACR criteria 1990)
- Ability to pay attention and maintain supported sitting for 45 mins continuously
- Able to give own consent
- Able to comprehend and follow commands (Abbreviated Mental Test \>= 7)
Exclusion
- Inflammatory arthritis (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), trigger fingers, carpal tunnel syndrome (by symptoms), finger contractures
- Recent steroid injections in the wrist/hand joints within the past 3 months
- Anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral steroid) in the past 1 month
- Old stroke and/or spasticity affecting the upper limbs
- Epilepsy for the last 6 months as of the date of recruitment
- Poor skin conditions which would hamper donning robotic gloves
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 27 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 14 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
8 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03326817
Start Date
October 27 2017
End Date
March 14 2018
Last Update
July 19 2018
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National University Hospital
Singapore, Singapore, 119074