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A Soft Robotics Approach Towards Finger Joint Deformities in Rheumatic Diseases
NCT03326817 · National University Hospital, Singapore · Updated 19 July 2018
- What is being tested
- Control Group; Soft Robotic Glove Group
- For
- Osteoarthritis
- Kind of study
- Tests a treatment or device on volunteers. No drug phase (a device or procedure study).
- Who can join
- Ages 30 years to 90 years. About 8 people. The full rules are on the registry page.
- Where
- Singapore
- When
- Starts or started 27 Oct 2017, ends 14 March 2018. Registered 31 Oct 2017.
- Results
- None posted yet.
In the researchers' words
The study is to investigate the effect of a soft robotic glove approach providing continuous passive motion of fingers (flexion and extension) on degenerative arthritis patients. The approach may help reduce pain, maintain mobility and flexibility and to improve hand function.
Sites
- National University HospitalSingapore, Singapore