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The Evaluation of a Dataglove to Measure Joint Stiffness in Patients With Arthritis
What is being collected
Data Collection
Collected from today forward - ProspectiveWho is being recruted
Autoimmune Diseases+6
+ Connective Tissue Diseases
+ Immune System Diseases
From 18 to 80 Years
+13 Eligibility Criteria
How is the trial designed
Case-Only
Examining characteristics of individuals with a disease in order to identify genetic or environmental factors contributing to the condition.Observational
Summary
Principal SponsorWestern Health and Social Care Trust
Last updated: April 9, 2014
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We will use a dataglove to record joint movements in a small number of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The aim of the study is to find out if changes in dynamic movements measured by the glove will correlate with symptoms of joint stiffness in the hands of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Principal SponsorWestern Health and Social Care Trust
Last updated: April 9, 2014
Sourced from a government-validated database.Claim as a partner
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.Case-only
These studies focus only on individuals who have a specific disease. Researchers examine patterns—often genetic or environmental—to uncover what might be linked to the condition.
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Conditions
Criteria
Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 80 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Autoimmune DiseasesConnective Tissue DiseasesImmune System DiseasesJoint DiseasesMusculoskeletal DiseasesRheumatic DiseasesSkin and Connective Tissue DiseasesArthritisArthritis, Rheumatoid
Criteria
5 inclusion criteria required to participate
Able to follow instructions for use of dataglove/computer
Correct hand size to achieve a good fit to the dataglove
Diagnosis of Rheumatoid arthritis
Male and female patients aged 18 to 80
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8 exclusion criteria prevent from participating
Broken or infected skin in the right hand
History of latex allergy
Known to have been MRSA positive currently or in the past
Poor fit for the disposable lining glove or the dataglove
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Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.Treatment Groups
Study Objectives
One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Study Objectives
Primary Objectives
Secondary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location
Department of Rheumatology, Altnagelvin Hospital
Londonderry, United KingdomOpen Department of Rheumatology, Altnagelvin Hospital in Google MapsSuspendedOne Study Center