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Testing of a New Joint Protection Program

NCT06963164 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2025-05-08

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Summary

The goal of this study is to to examine the feasibility of a full-scale trial on Helping Hand, a new Joint Protection Program for Hand Osteoarthritis and to examine the acceptability of the new Joint Protection Program.

This study will not assess the effectiveness of the program, as it is not designed or powered to do so. Instead, the information gathered will be used to refine the trial design and ensure the future full-scale trial that will assess the effectiveness of the program is robust and successful. The acceptability of the new Joint Protection Program will be assessed through a survey that will be administered to the intervention group at the end of the trial, which will be based on a standardized acceptability framework

Participants will:

Gain access to an online Joint Protection Program or continue to receive usual care for 12 weeks Visit the clinic or complete online assessments once every 4 weeks Keep a diary of their symptoms and the number of times they used other interventions to manage their symptoms (i.e. painkillers)

Conditions

  • Hand Osteoarthritis

Interventions

OTHER

Helping Hand - Joint Protection Program

Joint protection refers to a set of techniques and strategies that help reduce stress on the joints, manage pain, and prevent further joint damage. These techniques are particularly important for people with hand arthritis, as the small joints in the hands are often affected, leading to pain, stiffness, and difficulty performing daily tasks. Key principles of joint protection include: 1. Using larger, stronger joints whenever possible (e.g., using the forearm instead of the fingers to push open a door). 2. Reducing strain by spreading the load across multiple joints (e.g., carrying items with two hands instead of one). 3. Avoid tight gripping or pinching motions that can overstrain the joints. 4. Incorporating assistive devices to reduce effort during tasks (e.g., jar openers or ergonomic tools). 5. Pacing and prioritizing activities to avoid overuse of the joints and allow for adequate rest

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Arthritis Society, Canada

    collaborator OTHER

  • London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-30
Primary Completion
2026-06-30
Completion
2026-06-30

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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