Smart hand therapy for rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests a new hand therapy program designed for people with rheumatoid arthritis. The program may help improve hand function and reduce discomfort.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis for at least 5 years.
- Your rheumatologist has referred you to this study.
- Your current RA medications have been stable for the past 3 months.
- You do not have diabetes, any other condition affecting hand sensation, or a neurological disease.
- You have not had hand surgery or a broken arm within the last 6 months, and you have not had corticosteroid treatment in the past month.
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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