Heat waves for achy hands: new therapy tested
Symptom relief
Ongoing
This study tested whether shortwave diathermy, a treatment that uses heat deep in the tissue, can help people with hand osteoarthritis. 36 adults aged 35-75 with hand osteoarthritis received either real or placebo treatment. Researchers measured pain, grip strength, and daily han…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Omer Sezgin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC