Supportive tape for PIPJ Arthritis - ARCT
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Supportive Tape for Arthritis of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Two Group Parallel Randomised Placebo Controlled Trial.
IRAS ID
151424
Contact name
Stephen Southern
Contact email
Research summary
Osteoarthritis most commonly affects the small joints of the hand and may result in significant pain, functional loss and social impairment. The current treatment modalities involve physiotherapy, medication, injections and surgery - all of which carry specific and significant risks, including amputation. We have conceptualised a supportive tape which is easily applied to the finger to potentially improve symptoms in a risk-free fashion. This is a two-group parallel placebo controlled randomised trial of supportive tape for painful finger joints. We will measure pain daily and quantify hand function each week, for a total of 3 weeks, comparing the outcomes between groups.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/YH/1040
Date of REC Opinion
20 Aug 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion