Splints for thumb deformity in rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a custom-made plastic splint or a fabric splint works better for a specific thumb deformity (boutonniere deformity) in women with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to see which type of splint helps straighten the thumb and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Your thumb has a boutonniere deformity (Type I or II) – the middle joint bends down and the tip bends up.
- You are female and between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have not had surgery on your hand in the last year.
- You have not had injections in your thumb in the last 6 months.
- Your medication for RA has not changed in the last 3 months, and you agree not to change it during the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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