Evaluation of the Effects of High Intensity Laser Therapy and Exercise in Hand Thumb Osteoarthritis
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- Where
- Kayseri, TürkiyeSee the site
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Where in Türkiye
- Erciyes UniversityKayseri, TürkiyeNo longer taking part
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- Who runs it
- TC Erciyes University
- Trial code
- NCT07112742
- Record updated
- 25 September 2025
- Original description
One of the standard treatment methods in individuals with thumb osteoarthritis (OA) is exercise. Combination therapy options involving these exercises can be applied to patients. It has been demonstrated that high-intensity laser therapy is effective in terms of pain and function in patients with thumb OA.Read full original descriptionShow less
Evaluation of Short and Mid Term Effects of High Intensity Laser Therapy and Exercise in Thumb Osteoarthritis
One of the standard treatment methods in individuals with thumb osteoarthritis (OA) is exercise. Combination therapy options involving these exercises can be applied to patients. It has been demonstrated that high-intensity laser therapy is effective in terms of pain and function in patients with thumb OA.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of an exercise program combined with high-intensity laser therapy on pain, function, and muscle strength in patients with first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis.
Inclusion: Patients diagnosed with stage I, II, or III carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis in their dominant hand based on radiographic findings according to the Eaton-Littler-Burton classification system; Patients experiencing pain equal to or greater than 4 on the Visual Analog Scale during activities of daily living; Patients who agree to complete the provided clinical evaluation scales to assess treatment efficacy and who can sign the informed consent form.
Exclusion: Patients who have received any treatment for hand problems (including intra-articular joint injections) within the last six months; Patients with a surgical history related to the thumb; Patients with a history of neurological diseases affecting the upper extremity; Patients with a history of rheumatological diseases; Patients diagnosed with hand or finger tenosynovitis, Dupuytren's disease, or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Patients with conditions contraindicating laser therapy (cardiac pacemaker, cancer, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension); Patients with severe hand and wrist injuries (such as fractures).