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Simple hand exercises show promise for arthritis sufferers

NCT ID NCT05375422

Symptom relief Sponsor: Federal University of Espirito Santo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a hand exercise program called SARAH in 6 women with rheumatoid arthritis. The program includes strengthening, stretching, and home exercises along with education. The goal was to see if it improves hand function and reduces pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Feb 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients must be diagnosed with RA * using disease-modifying antirheumatic medication for at least 3 months * over 18 years old Exclusion Criteria: * incomplete elementary school and score \<24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination Questionnaire (MMSE) * diagnosis of another associated autoimmune disease * having undergone previous surgical procedures on the hands * having suffered a fracture in the joints of the upper limbs in the last six months * being a patient on the waiting list for orthopedic surgery of the upper limb * being pregnant.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samira Tatiyama Miyamoto, PhD

    Vitória, Espírito Santo, 29050-780, Brazil

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