Hand strength and sensation in rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how hand strength and feeling (sensation) relate to daily function and fear of movement in women with rheumatoid arthritis. It may help understand how to better support hand health and confidence in daily activities.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have rheumatoid arthritis.
- Your rheumatoid arthritis medication has been the same for the last 3 months.
- You have not had surgery on your hand or wrist.
- You do not have any artificial joints (prostheses).
- You do not have other nerve, bone, or muscle conditions, another rheumatic disease, or cancer.
- You are not pregnant.
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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