Comparing two hand therapy techniques for rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares two gentle hand and wrist therapy techniques (Kaltenborn and Mulligan) to see which works better for people with rheumatoid arthritis. If you have limited wrist movement due to RA, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have rheumatoid arthritis that is chronic (long-lasting) and you have tested positive for rheumatoid factor (RF).
- Your wrist and hand movement is limited—specifically, you can't bend your wrist back more than 30 degrees or forward more than 15 degrees, and you can't move your wrist to the side (radial/ulnar deviation) more than 10 or 15 degrees.
- You are willing to attend all treatment sessions and follow-up appointments.
- You do not have conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia, nerve problems (numbness, tingling), blood vessel disease, prior upper-limb surgery, metal implants in your arms or hands, or any other serious health issue.
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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