The effectiveness of finger ortheses for the treatment of swan neck deformity in arthritis patients

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Rheumatoid diseases with hand involvement; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Rheumatoid diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN55287158
• Lead Sponsor: eiden University Medical Center (LUMC) (The Netherlands)

Brief Summary

2009 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19644897/ (added 14/01/2021) 2010 qualitative results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21108491/ (added 14/01/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-12-28
• Study Completion: 2006-12-31
• Last Update Posted: 25 January 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Mobile swanneck deformity on digits two and/or three due to rheumatoid disease
2. Adults
3. Stable disease activity

Exclusion Criteria

1. Not a good understanding of the Dutch language
2. Already using swan neck ortheses
3. Conditions that prohibit the use of ortheses
4. Other diseases with effect on hand function

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified