Heat waves for hand pain: new therapy tested
Symptom relief
Ongoing
This study tested whether shortwave diathermy, a type of heat therapy, can reduce pain and improve grip strength in people with hand osteoarthritis. 36 adults with hand osteoarthritis received either real or placebo shortwave treatment. Researchers measured pain levels, hand func…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Omer Sezgin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC