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Simple hand moves may ease arthritis pain and boost grip

NCT ID NCT07029113

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two hand therapy approaches—task-oriented training (like practicing daily activities) and Mulligan mobilization (a pain-free joint glide)—in 54 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve hand strength, function, and quality of life. The trial is already completed, and results may point to new, non-drug ways to manage hand symptoms.

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Active substance
task-oriented training and Mulligan mobilization
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple hand exercises and mobilizations could offer a drug-free way to improve hand function and reduce pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are non-invasive, but benefits may be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Followed for at least one year for the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis, aged between 30 and 65, * Have the cognitive capacity to understand and follow the instructions given, * Has not undergone upper extremity surgery for orthopaedic, neurological or other reasons * Participants with functional capacity class I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Severe pain as assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (VAS \>7), * Declaring the intention to withdraw from the study without giving any reason, * Having a major psychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or major depression, * Having cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease, history of myocardial infarction, angina, stroke, uncontrolled hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Conditions

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rheumatic fever rheumatoid arthritis

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Rheumatic arthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

    Kırşehir, Kırşehir, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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