Ultrasonication treatment for hand arthritis
Official title: Ultrasonication-mediated Microbubbles Dressings Increase the Therapeutic Efficacy of Piroxicam Gel for Hand Arthritis: Assessments Using Conventional and Ultrafast Power Doppler Imaging
Run by National Taiwan University · NCT06913088 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a new ultrasound treatment combined with a pain relief gel can help adults with hand arthritis feel better compared to just using the gel alone.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung, Taichung) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | March 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06913088 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with hand arthritis who have at least three symptomatic joints.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with infectious arthritis or acute gout may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of ultrasonication-mediated microbubbles dressing in treating hand arthritis in adults. Participants will receive either the ultrasonication-mediated microbubbles dressing combined with piroxicam gel, ultrasonication with piroxicam gel, or piroxicam gel alone over a week. The study will assess whether the ultrasonication-mediated approach enhances the therapeutic effects of the medication. Participants will also keep a diary of their symptoms and return for follow-up visits to monitor their progress.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide a more effective option for managing pain and improving function in patients with hand arthritis.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of ultrasonication-mediated microbubbles dressing is novel, similar studies using ultrasonication techniques have shown promise in other applications.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Clinical diagnosis of hand arthritis * Have at least three symptomatic joints over wrist, metacarpophalangeal joints, and interphalangeal joints Exclusion Criteria: * Infectious arthritis * Acute gout
Where it's running
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
Taichung, Taichung, Taiwan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kuo-Lung Lai
- Email: kllaichiayi@vghtc.gov.tw
- Phone: 886-4-23592525 ext 3354
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.