CompletedNot Applicable

Combined Effect of Underwater Ultrasound

Turkey (Türkiye)55 participantsStarted 2025-03-25

Plain-language summary

This randomised controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of underwater ultrasound therapy and customised foot insoles in RA patients. The study evaluates the effects of the combined use of these two methods on pain, functional status and quality of life. The research aims to contribute to current treatment approaches and to demonstrate the effectiveness of innovative methods to improve the quality of life of RA patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- ACR/EULAR 2010 diagnostic criteria with foot involvement and having a disease duration of less than two years were enrolled in the study over a period of three months. * with foot involvement diagnosed by a rheumatologist. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Degenerative diseases and anatomical abnormalities were excluded * if they presented in an acute symptomatic flare or they needed to use walking assistance * neurological problems, malignant process, cognitive deterioration, pregnancy, previous foot surgery and the presence of a foot wound

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

DAS-28

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ)

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Health Assessment Questionnaire [HAQ]

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Berg Balance Test

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06753552

SponsorKirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-25

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