TECAR therapy for Dupuytren's contracture
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a type of physical therapy called TECAR (transfer energy capacitive and resistive therapy) for Dupuytren's contracture, a condition where cords form in the palm and bend fingers. The goal is to see if it can help reduce finger bending without surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old.
- You have a palpable cord (thickened band) in your palm or a finger that is bent at least 20 degrees at the knuckle.
- You have not had surgery or collagenase injections in the affected hand before.
- You do not have a pacemaker, metal implant, or other electronic device in the treatment area.
- You do not have an active infection, skin sore, or cancer near the treatment site.
- You do not have stroke, Parkinson's, or rheumatoid arthritis that could affect the results.
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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