Optimal Grasp Distance and Muscle Loads for People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Using Carpometacarpal and Metacarpophalangeal Immobilization Orthoses

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Inflammatory and Immune System - Rheumatoid arthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001644459
• Lead Sponsor: Catholic Cardinal Tien Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-11-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 22

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for RA patients were (1) diagnosis of RA according to the 1987 American College of Rheumatology revised criteria (Arnett et al., 1988); (2) stable disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug therapy within the preceding 6 months; (3) aged 20-80 years; (4) right-hand dominant; and (5) prescription of an immobilization orthosis by a doctor.

The inclusion criteria for non-RA patients were (1) aged 20-80 years; (2) right-hand dominant; (3) no history of right upper-extremity injury; and (4) normal functional performance of right upper-extremity.

Exclusion Criteria

history of right upper-extremity injury

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified