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