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High-Energy Laser in the Conservative Treatment of Rhizarthrosis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Led by Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari · Updated on 2026-05-05
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
160 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the hands and is particularly debilitating when it involves the trapeziometacarpal joint (rhizarthrosis). It causes pain, deformity, limited movement and strength, joint instability, resulting in significant limitations in daily activities.Many conservative treatments, such as medications, therapeutic exercises, physical therapy, and orthoses, are effective for managing hand OA. For patients who do not respond to conservative treatments, surgical intervention will be necessary.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
High-Energy Laser in the Conservative Treatment of Rhizarthrosis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Clinical Study
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Arthrosis of the trapezoid-metacarpal joint at stage 1 or 2 according to Eaton-Littler radiographic classification with a recent X-ray within 6 months
- Clinical symptoms present for at least 6 months
- Pain rated at least 4 out of 10 on the visual analogue scale (VAS)
You will not qualify if you...
- Rheumatoid arthritis or trauma in the affected area
- Contraindications to laser therapy such as neoplasia, pregnancy, thrombocytopenia, epilepsy, uncompensated heart disease or arrhythmia, pacemaker, local infections
- Corticosteroid injection or physical therapy in the affected area within the previous 4 weeks
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Angela Notarnicola
Bari, Italy, 70124
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Research Team
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angela notarnicola
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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