The Effects of Kinesiophobia and Proprioception on Disability and Function in Rheumatoid Hand (NCT07141927) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effects of Kinesiophobia and Proprioception on Disability and Function in Rheumatoid Hand
Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2023-04-18
Plain-language summary
This is a cross-sectional study aimed at examining the effects of kinesiophobia and proprioception on disability and function in the rheumatoid hand, compared to healthy controls.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Inclusion criteria for patients with RA
* Diagnosis of RA
* Volunteering
* Being between the ages of 18 and 65
Inclusion criteria for healthy controls
* Being healthy.
* Being between 18-65 years old.
* Being a volunteer
Exclusion Criteria:
Exclusion criteria for patients with RA:
* The presence of another rheumatic disease or chronic illness that could affect function and cause disability.
* Pain, deformity, or other cooperation issues (such as severe mental, visual, or hearing impairments) that prevent participation in measurements.
* Sensory loss in the upper extremity, history of surgery, and injury in the last six months.
Exclusion criteria for healthy controls
* Any diagnosis of chronic or acute illness.
* In the upper extremity, history of surgery injury in the last six months.
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.