Ultrasound bubbles bandage for hand arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a special bandage that uses ultrasound and tiny bubbles to treat arthritis pain and stiffness in your hands. If you have hand arthritis with at least three painful finger or wrist joints, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with arthritis in your hands.
- You have at least three affected joints (like wrists, knuckles, or finger joints).
- You do not have infectious arthritis or acute gout.
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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