Ultrasonication treatment for hand arthritis
Ultrasonication-mediated Microbubbles Dressings Increase the Therapeutic Efficacy of Piroxicam Gel for Hand Arthritis: Assessments Using Conventional and Ultrafast Power Doppler Imaging
NA · National Taiwan University · NCT06913088
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
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Taiwan University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung, Taichung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06913088 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults diagnosed with hand arthritis who have at least three symptomatic joints.
Not a fit: Patients with infectious arthritis or acute gout may not benefit from this study.
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 performed: While the specific approach of ultrasonication-mediated microbubbles dressing is novel, similar studies using ultrasonication techniques have shown promise in other applications.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Taichung, Taichung
- 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
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.
Conditions: Hand Arthritis