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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Short Wave Diathermy Treatment in Patients With Hand Osteoarthritis

Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2024-03-18

Plain-language summary

The aim of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effects of shortwave diathermy therapy on pain, grip strength, and functionality in patients with hand osteoarthritis.

Who can participate

Age range35 Years – 75 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * To be between 35-75 years old * Diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis according to the ACR 1990 Criteria Exclusion Criteria: * Chronic inflammatory diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, gout, hemochramatosis, etc.) * Malignancy * Having uncontrolled systemic disease (cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematologic, hepatic, renal, endocrinologic) * Synovitis, tenosynovitis, entrapment neuropathy, contracture, open wound in hand/wrist * History of hand fracture and/or operation * Regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the last three weeks * Regular use of diaserin, chondroitin sulfate, glucosamine in the last three months * Body Mass Index greater than 35

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: At the beginning of treatment (week 0), at the end of treatment (week 3) and 12 weeks after the end of treatment (week 15)

hand dynamometer and pinchmeter measurements

Timeframe: At the beginning of treatment (week 0), at the end of treatment (week 3) and 12 weeks after the end of treatment (week 15)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06739096

SponsorOmer Sezgin

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-02-18

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