High-Energy Laser in the Conservative Treatment of Rhizarthrosis

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Thumb Osteoarthritis, Hand Injuries, Laser, Exercise

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07566507

Run by

Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari

People needed

42

Starts

2025-11-01

Expected to finish

2028-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• arthrosis of the trapezoid-metacarpal with stage 1 or 2 of the Eaton-Littler radiographic classification and pain (recent radiograph within 6 months previously);
• clinical picture that has been occurring for at least 6 months;
• pain scored with VAS scale at least 4/10.

You may not qualify if…

• rheumatoid arthritis or outcomes of trauma in the affected area, contra-indications to treatment with laser therapy (neoplasia, pregnancy, thrombocytopenia, epilepsy, uncompensated heart disease or arrhythmia, pacemaker, local infections),
• corticosteroid infiltration or physical therapy in the previous 4 weeks.

Where it is running

• Angela Notarnicola — Bari, Italy (enrolling)

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