The Relationship of Hand Sensory and Strength Assessments with Functionality and Kinesiophobia in Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis

NCT06857526 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: FiratU-FTR
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disease that can involve all tissues with synovium. The wrist and hand, which are of great importance in our daily activities, are involved early and specifically because they are rich in synovium, which is the target tissue in RA.In many patients with rheumatoid arthritis, hand and wrist involvement is seen from the early stages of the disease. Pain, stiffness and swelling in the joint are accompanied by decreased range of motion and muscle strength.Hand functions have a very important place due to the fact that the hand must be used in countless daily life activities.Kinesiophobia is defined as a state of fear and avoidance of activity and physical movement caused by painful injury and sensitivity to repeated injury.The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between hand sensory and strength assessment, functionality and kinesiophobia in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

Conditions

Disease

Keywords

hand force assessment; hand sensory evaluation; romatoid artrit

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• hand sensory evaluation

  Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments will be used to measure light touch sensation.This test is performed with the patient's head turned to the other side.The monofilaments are held perpendicular to the skin and pressed against the skin until there is a slight curvature. The test is performed 3 times for monofilaments from 1.65 to 4.08 to obtain a stimulus response. 1 time for monofilaments from 4.17 to 6.65. If the patient hidded this monofilament, the test is finished. If the patient does not respond to the stimulus, the test is switched to the thicker filament and continued until the patient feels it.

  15 minutes

Study Arms (1)

Romatoid artrit

Patient diagnosed with RA according to the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis

You may qualify if:

• Female patients between 18-65 years of age
• Patients whose medical treatment has been stable for the last 3 months

You may not qualify if:

• Patients who have undergone surgery on the hand and wrist
• Patients with prosthesis
• Patients with neurological or orthopedic diseases
• Patients with another accompanying rheumatic disease
• Patients with malignancy
• Pregnant patients

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Firat University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Disease

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: physiotherapy and rehabilitation

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 26, 2025
• First Posted: March 4, 2025
• Study Start: March 5, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 25, 2025
• Study Completion: June 5, 2025
• Last Updated: March 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02