New custom thumb brace could ease pain and improve grip for arthritis patients

NCT ID NCT06267469

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Magdalena Kolasińska Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a custom-made thumb brace (thermoplastic orthosis) for people with rheumatoid arthritis who have a boutonniere deformity, a condition where the thumb bends abnormally. About 60 women aged 18-65 will be split into two groups: one gets the custom brace, the other a standard factory-made brace. Researchers will measure grip strength, dexterity, pain, and satisfaction to see which brace works better.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: thermoplastic orthosis (custom thumb brace)
What this could lead to: If successful, this custom brace could offer better hand function and pain relief for people with boutonniere deformity from rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, all women. The results may not apply to everyone, and the custom brace might not be better than standard braces.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

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ORTHOTIC DEVICES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Narodowy Instytut Geriatrii, Reumatologii i Rehabilitacji im. prof. dr hab. med. Eleonory Reicher
RECRUITING

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-637, Poland
Terapia Ręki Magda Kolasińska
RECRUITING

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 01-494, Poland

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