The effectifness of fingerortheses for the treatment of swanneck deformity in artritis patients.

The effectiveness and costs of Oval-8 and Silver Ring Splints for the treatmens of swanneck deformities in artrtis patients.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON27771

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-28

Start date

2005-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Rheumatoid diseases with hand involvement.

Interventions

A. Intervention with a Silver Ring Splint B. Intervention with a Oval-8 splint

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Mobile swanneck deformity on dig 2 and/or 3 due to reheumatois disease; 2. Adults; 3. Stable disease activity.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Not a good understanding of the Dutch language; 2. Already using swanneck ortheses; 3. Conditions that prohibit the use of ortheses; 4. Other diseases with effect on hand function.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Dexterity: -Hand/finger function domain of the Arthritis Impact Measurements Scales 2. -Sequential Occupational Dexterity Assessment score.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Motivation, expectations, preferences and acceptability, compliance and costs.	—

Contacts

Public ContactF.J. Giesen, van der

Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), Department of Rheumatology, P.O. box 9600

f.j.van_der_giesen@lumc.nl+31 (0)71 5263598

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)