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Effectiveness of Technology-Supported Hand Strengthening and Stretching Exercises in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2019-11-02

Plain-language summary

Growing research evidence supports the effectiveness of mHealth interventions for improving exercise adherence and motivation. The aims of our study are; 1) to develop and design a smartphone application for a structured hand exercise program for patients with RA and to test its usability. 2) Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of hand exercise app. This study is a mixed-methods study that aims to investigate the effectiveness of the Mar-HandTherapy app: a qualitative and quantitative study with the iterative design approach.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis according to ARA criteria * RA patients with stage 2 or 3 according to ACR criteria * The first symptoms started at least a year ago and those who are undergoing medical treatment * Those between the ages of 18-65 Exclusion Criteria: * Those who are in the inflammatory period * Those who have had surgery for neurological, orthopedic or other reasons recently * Those with specified depression or other psychological diagnosis * Those who have received physiotherapy and ergotherapy in the past year

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change from baseline of Hand pain at 7 week

Timeframe: Baseline and week 7

exercise adherance

Timeframe: week 7

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04365842

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-07-30

Contact for this trial

Eda Tonga, PhD

+905323275451 eda.tonga@gmail.com

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