Status:
COMPLETED
Extracorporeal Shock Waves Therapy (ESWT) vs Exercise in Thumb Osteoarthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari
Conditions:
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Hand Injuries
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic joint disease with a high prevalence and a negative impact on the quality of life and a high economic burden. The most common form of OA is that involving the hands, w...
Detailed Description
The review of the literature has shown that in thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis the use of braces leads to a reduction in pain, particularly in the long term, based on data from two studies. Addit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- arthrosis of the trapezoid-metacarpal with stage 1 or 2 of the Eaton-Littler radiographic classification and pain (recent radiograph within 6 months previously);
- clinical picture that has been occurring for at least 6 months;
- pain scored with VAS scale at least 4/10.
Exclusion
- rheumatoid arthritis or outcomes of trauma in the affected area,
- contra-indications to treatment with shock waves (neoplasia, pregnancy, thrombocytopenia, epilepsy, uncompensated heart disease or arrhythmia, pacemaker, local infections),
- corticosteroid infiltration or physical therapy in the previous 4 weeks.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
72 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06056765
Start Date
January 1 2024
End Date
April 30 2025
Last Update
May 29 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Angela Notarnicola
Bari, Italy, 70124