Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Conditions
Keywords
Arthritis, Stiffness, Range of movement, Goniometry, Digital, Dataglove, Outcome
Brief summary
This study will investigate if an electronic dataglove can be used to measure joint stiffness in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Detailed description
We will use a dataglove to record joint movements in a small number of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of the study is to find out if changes in dynamic movements measured by the glove will correlate with symptoms of joint stiffness in the hands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Ulster
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Male and female patients aged 18 to 80 * Diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis * Patients who have significant pain and stiffness in their hands * Correct hand size to achieve a good fit to the dataglove * Able to follow instructions for use of dataglove/computer
Exclusion criteria
* Severe pain in the right hand * Severe swelling in the right hand (rated as such by the investigator) * Severe permanent deformity or loss of function in the fingers of the right hand * Broken or infected skin in the right hand * Known to have been MRSA positive currently or in the past * Unable to don and doff the disposable lining glove and the dataglove without significant discomfort * Poor fit for the disposable lining glove or the dataglove * History of latex allergy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correlation between maximum velocity of movement and the patient reported severity of joint stiffness | Maximum of 7 days | A significant inverse correlation is expected to be found between the patient's assessment of the severity and/or duration of stiffness and the maximum velocity of movement at the main finger joints. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Number of patients withdrawing from the study | Over the period of testing of the dataglove - 7 day timeframe | We are expecting that no more than 30% of patients will withdraw from the study due to discomfort fitting or using the dataglove. |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed