Tendon sheath disorder

This study tested a drug called pexidartinib (TURALIO) in 9 Japanese adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in the joints that causes pain and limits movement. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors in people whose tu…

This study tested nilotinib, a drug originally used for leukemia, in 17 patients with relapsed or metastatic pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or related giant cell tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could stop tumor growth or improve symptoms. Results focused on how l…

This study looked back at 214 patients who had shoulder surgery using two specific devices (ToggleLoc and JuggerLoc) to reattach soft tissue to bone. The goal was to see if the devices helped the tissue heal properly and were safe. Results showed most patients had good healing wi…

This study looked at how well flu vaccines (seasonal and H1N1) work in 234 adults with autoimmune diseases like lupus or vasculitis, some of whom were on steroids or immunosuppressants. Researchers measured antibody levels three weeks after each shot to see if the vaccine provide…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Johns Hopkins In-Room Independence Scale, which measures a patient's ability to move, use the toilet, and think clearly while in their hospital room. Researchers worked with 100 adults who had conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, or ampu…

This study tested a new injection treatment called PIT (using a sugar-water solution) against TENS (a mild electrical stimulation device) for people with shoulder pain. Thirty-two adults with ongoing shoulder pain received either PIT or TENS, plus exercises, over two weeks. The g…

This study looked at how common muscle and posture problems are in physiotherapy students and whether a special physiotherapy program could help. 44 students with back pain and muscle tightness received treatments like trigger point release, stretching, and joint mobilization. Th…

This study looked at whether letting patients control their own sedation during arm surgery under regional anesthesia leads to higher satisfaction compared to having an anesthesiologist control it. 70 adults having upper limb orthopedic surgery were randomly assigned to either pa…

This study looked at how stretchy the skin and blood vessels are in people with Williams syndrome, a genetic condition that can cause heart problems. Researchers measured skin and pulse speed in 43 participants aged 5 to 70. The goal was to learn how these tissues change over tim…

This study translated the Generic Functional Index, a questionnaire that measures how well people can do daily activities, into Turkish. Researchers tested it with 200 adults who have muscle or joint problems to see if it is accurate and reliable. The goal is to give Turkish-spea…

This study looked at 719 people, including patients with autoimmune connective tissue diseases like myositis, their blood relatives, and healthy volunteers. Researchers collected blood samples and medical histories to find genetic and environmental factors that may trigger these …

This study tested whether specially trained physiotherapists can safely diagnose and treat non-urgent muscle and joint pain in the emergency room, compared to standard care from doctors. 102 patients with back, neck, or shoulder pain were randomly assigned to either a physiothera…

This study measured two newer blood markers (calprotectin and serum amyloid protein) alongside standard tests in 20 children with juvenile arthritis and related conditions. The goal was to see if these markers could better track disease flare-ups in everyday clinic visits. The st…

This completed study compared how well people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), people with other muscle or bone pain, and healthy individuals can imagine movements. Researchers used a questionnaire called the MIQ-RS to measure motor imagery skills. The goal was to see …

This study surveyed 116 adults with chronic pain at a rehabilitation clinic to understand how their pain beliefs, spiritual well-being, and attitudes toward complementary and alternative medicine are related. Participants filled out several questionnaires about their pain, mood, …

This completed study looked at 32 people with known genetic changes in connective tissue genes to better understand how these changes affect overall health. Participants underwent a range of medical tests and exams over 3-5 days. The goal was to gather information, not to test a …