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A Novel Shape Memory Alloy-Based Orthosis for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Stiffness
Led by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital · Updated on 2025-03-17
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
94 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the applicability, effectiveness, and usability of a shape memory alloy-based orthosis for patients with finger proximal interphalangeal joint stiffness. This cutting-edge design incorporates shape memory alloy into the device for improving proximal interphalangeal joint stiffness and, secondarily, enhancing the ability to perform activities. Half of the participants will be assigned to experimental group, receiving a shape memory alloy-based orthosis for home program. The other half will be assigned to control group, receiving a conventional stretching program. Three evaluations, examining range of motion and hand functional performance, will be conducted before intervention, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after baseline by the researchers.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
A Novel Shape Memory Alloy-Based Orthosis for Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Stiffness
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 79 years
- Limited passive range of motion in the proximal interphalangeal joint, with extension less than 0 degrees or flexion less than 90 degrees
- More than 8 weeks have passed since injury or surgery, beyond the acute phase of hand condition
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently using other types of splints for proximal interphalangeal joint stiffness
- Have abnormal muscle tone, paralysis, or rigidity from nervous system dysfunction
- Have complex regional pain syndrome or progressive degenerative diseases like rheumatoid arthritis affecting finger joints
- Have active infection or arthritis in the fingers
- Unable to follow instructions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Tainan, Taiwan, Taiwan, 704
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Research Team
L
Li-Chieh Kuo, Ph.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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