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Could sound waves and special insoles ease RA foot pain?

NCT ID NCT06753552

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

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested whether combining underwater ultrasound therapy with custom-made foot orthotics can help people with rheumatoid arthritis who have foot pain. Fifty-five participants received the treatments, and researchers measured pain, balance, and quality of life. The goal was to see if these non-drug approaches could improve daily function and reduce discomfort.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
underwater ultrasound therapy and custom-made foot orthotics
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce foot pain and improve balance and quality of life for people with rheumatoid arthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 55 participants. The results may not apply to all RA patients, and the benefits might be modest or not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

55 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * \- ACR/EULAR 2010 diagnostic criteria with foot involvement and having a disease duration of less than two years were enrolled in the study over a period of three months. * with foot involvement diagnosed by a rheumatologist. Exclusion Criteria: * \- Degenerative diseases and anatomical abnormalities were excluded * if they presented in an acute symptomatic flare or they needed to use walking assistance * neurological problems, malignant process, cognitive deterioration, pregnancy, previous foot surgery and the presence of a foot wound

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

rheumatoid arthritis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Rheumatoid arthritis of ankle Ultrasound therapy; complications

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahi Evran University

    Kırşehir, Ahi Evran, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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