Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Effectiveness of Digital Rehabilitation (SIMPLI.REHAB) in Hand Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia/Espinho, E.P.E.
Conditions:
Arthritis, Psoriatic
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study investigates the effectiveness of SIMPLI.REHAB, a digital tool employed as an interface for administering occupational rehabilitation programs to patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid and Psor...
Detailed Description
Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are inflammatory joint conditions that often affect the distal extremity of the upper limb responsible for manual functionality. If these conditions progre...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- " Must be referred patients from the Rheumatology Service of CHVNG/E. " Age 18 or older. " Must have a clinical diagnosis of either rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis by a Rheumatology specialist, as per the diagnostic criteria of the American College of Rheumatology.
- " Must present pain, joint stiffness, joint instability, or osteoarticular deformities in the joints of the wrist, hand, and fingers.
- " Must have a functional impact with a QuickDASH score \> 31.5. " Must be capable of using the SIMPLI.REHAB app on a smartphone with internet connectivity.
- " Must possess digital literacy allowing the use of the app. " Must have the ability to understand and provide informed consent.
Exclusion
- "Presence of other medical conditions that might interfere with participation or interpretation of results, such as: neoplasms, other systemic autoimmune diseases, diabetic polyneuropathy and/or uncontrolled diabetes " Having had local surgery on the joint of the wrist, hand, and fingers or a history of fracture in the last 6 months.
- " History of intra-articular or intramuscular corticoanesthetic infiltration in the previous 4 weeks.
- " Inability to perform hand exercises due to significant understanding, cognitive, or physical limitation.
- " Participation in an occupational rehabilitation program during the study period or in the last 6 months.
- " Severe hearing loss or visual impairment. " Undergoing other types of therapies or localized interventions in the hand and fingers during the study period.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06077890
Start Date
July 1 2024
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
April 30 2024
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Centro Hospitalar de Vila Nova de Gaia-Espinho, E.P.E.
Porto, Vila Nova De Gaia, Portugal, 4434-502