Effect of Short Wave Diathermy on Hand Osteoarthritis
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Short Wave Diathermy Treatment in Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis
This study is testing if short wave diathermy therapy can help people with hand osteoarthritis feel less pain, improve their grip strength, and function better in daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (İstanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06739096 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of short wave diathermy therapy in alleviating pain, improving grip strength, and enhancing functionality in patients diagnosed with hand osteoarthritis. Participants aged 35 to 75 will be recruited from a physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic and will undergo a series of assessments including pain scales and hand function tests. The study will involve 36 patients who will be randomly assigned to either a treatment group receiving actual diathermy or a control group receiving sham treatment, with both groups participating in an exercise program. The outcomes will be measured after 15 treatment sessions to determine the therapy's efficacy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 35 to 75 with a diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, malignancies, or uncontrolled systemic diseases will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly reduce pain and improve hand function for patients with hand osteoarthritis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar therapeutic approaches, suggesting potential efficacy for this treatment.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * To be between 35-75 years old * Diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis according to the ACR 1990 Criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, gout, hemochramatosis, etc.) * Malignancy * Having uncontrolled systemic disease (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, hepatic, renal, endocrinologic) * Synovitis, tenosynovitis, entrapment neuropathy, contracture, open wound in hand/wrist * History of hand fracture and/or operation * Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the last three weeks * Regular use of diaserin, chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine in the last three months * Body Mass Index greater than 35
Where this trial is running
İstanbul
- Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital — İstanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ömer Sezgin, MD
- Email: omer.sezgin17@gmail.com
- Phone: +90535428075
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.