Thumb muscle activity in daily tasks with thumb arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how thumb muscles work during everyday activities like gripping or pinching, in people with thumb arthritis compared to those without. It aims to understand muscle activation patterns to potentially improve treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must have been diagnosed by a doctor with thumb base osteoarthritis (arthritis at the base of the thumb).
- You cannot have numbness, tingling, or other unusual sensations in your arms or hands.
- You should not have a pacemaker or any nerve-related conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome.
- You must not have certain health conditions like diabetes, thyroid problems, liver or kidney disease, or a history of cancer or rheumatoid arthritis.
- You cannot have had any recent injury or surgery on your arm, hand, or neck.
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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