Study of Effectiveness of Hand Exercises to Treat Symptoms of Hand Osteoarthritis

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis

In brief

Participants in this study will do hand exercises once per day for 16 weeks. The purpose of the study is to determine if hand exercises designed to improve range of movement and strength are an effective way to decrease functional limitations for people with hand osteoarthritis. The study will also attempt to determine if pain and stiffness are improved, and if hand strength and dexterity are improved.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00375947

Run by

The Arthritis Research Institute of America

People needed

65

Starts

2005-11-01

Expected to finish

2007-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2007-08-23

Who can join

Age: 50 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men and women
• Ages 50 years and older
• Reside within Tampa Bay Region, Florida
• Presence of symptomatic OA as determined by the AUSCAN Index. Specifically, a hand function score of > 225 mm for the AUSCAN VA-subscale
• Presence of radiographic hand OA, as defined by grades 2, or higher, per the Kellgren and Lawrence scale in one or more joints.

You may not qualify if…

• Concomitant rheumatic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, fibromyalgia)
• Current hand or wrist injury (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, palmer tenosynovitis, fracture, sprain)
• Use of an assistive device such as a cane or crutch
• Has hand surgery scheduled within the 48 weeks following the start of the study
• Prior hand surgery requiring joint replacement or other instrumentation in the hands
• Received any intra-articular injection (hyaluronic acid, corticosteroid, or joint lavage) during the 3 months preceding the study
• Currently participating in another conflicting research study
• Currently using a therapeutic hand cream or practicing a hand exercise routine
• Unwilling to sign an informed consent

Where it is running

• The Arthritis Research Institute of America — Clearwater, Florida, United States

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