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Study NCT ID:
NCT00254111
Status:
UNKNOWN
Last Update Posted:
2005-11-15
First Post:
2005-11-11
Brief Title:
Study of the Use of Laser Light to Treat Osteoarthritis of the Hand
Sponsor:
TriTech Manufacturing
Organization:
TriTech Manufacturing
Study Overview
Official Title:
Ultra Probe Laser System Osteoarthritis of the Hand Clinical Study
Status:
UNKNOWN
Status Verified Date:
2005-11
Last Known Status:
RECRUITING
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine whether low level light therapy is effective in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the hand when the treatment is applied to the hand by an individual in his or her own home
Detailed Description:
Osteoarthritis of the hand is a disease that breaks down the cartilage and causes formation of new bone around the joints of the hand resulting in pain discomfort and often lowered ability to move the affected joints Existing methods of treatment for osteoarthritis of the hand include oral and topical medications physical therapy occupational therapy assistive device use braces and surgery This study is intended to evaluate the effectiveness of at-home use of a low level laser device in reducing the symptoms of osteoarthritis of the hand
Comparisons Active low level laser units in addition to rescue pain medication compared to non-active fake low level laser units in addition to rescue pain medication
Comparisons Active low level laser units in addition to rescue pain medication compared to non-active fake low level laser units in addition to rescue pain medication
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None