Comparison of Hand Functions and Wrist Proprioception in Patients With and Without Psoriatic Arthritis

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to assess hand functions and wrist joint position sense in patients with and without PsA.

Detailed Description
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In this study, 54 patients (18 of them RA, 18 of them PsA and, 18 of them asymptomatic healthy group) were included. The patient group was selected from the patients who came to the Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital Rheumatology Outpatient Clinic for routine control. Participants were matched according to age and gender. It was recorded demographic and clinical data. Grip and pinch strengths were evaluated within the scope of hand function evaluation. Wrist joint position sense was evaluated along with hand functions.

Official Title
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Comparison of Hand Functions and Wrist Proprioception in Patients With and Without Psoriatic Arthritis

Conditions
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Psoriatic Arthritis

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: This study does not contain any intervention.


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: to be diagnosed according to CASPAR or ACR/ EULAR 2010 criteria for patient groups taking regular medication for patient groups, have complaints related to hand / wrist joints for patients groups, have no complaints related to upper extremity for asymptomatic healthy group. have any rheumatologic disease and OA diagnosed according to traditional criteria Exclusion Criteria: finger infection and / or finger amputation, using orthoses, to report a diagnosis of neurological disease, to report a history of trauma or surgery involving the upper extremity, to report a psychiatric and / or cognitive problem

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Psoriatic Arthritis<br>Patients diagnosed with PsA according to CASPAR criteria by the rheumatologist were included. | Other: This study does not contain any intervention.<br>* This study does not contain any intervention.<br>|
| Rheumatoid Arthritis<br>Patients diagnosed with RA according to ACR / EULAR 2010 criteria by the rheumatologist were included. | Other: This study does not contain any intervention.<br>* This study does not contain any intervention.<br>|
| Asymptomatic Healthy Group<br>Participants had any neurological and/or rheumatological diseases, no complaints about the upper extremity. Participants diagnosed with OA according to traditional clinical criteria were excluded from the study. | Other: This study does not contain any intervention.<br>* This study does not contain any intervention.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grip Strength | Grip strenght was examined using a hand dynamometer (Lafayette Proffessional Hand Held Dynamometer, USA). | Data collection will continue until September 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by August 2020. | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Two-Point Pinch Strength | It was evaluated by pinchmeter (Lafayette,USA). | Data collection will continue until September 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by August 2020. | 
| Three-Point Pinch Strength | It was evaluated by pinchmeter (Lafayette,USA). | Data collection will continue until September 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by August 2020. | 
| Lateral Pinch Strength | It was evaluated by pinchmeter (Lafayette,USA). | Data collection will continue until September 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by August 2020. | 
| DASH score | The DASH score provides information about the general functionality of the upper extremity and especially activities of hand. | Data collection will continue until September 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by August 2020. | 
| Wrist Joint Position Sense | Wrist joint position sense was evaluated by goniometric re-position error test ( in 30◦ wrist extansion, 3 repeat ). | Data collection will continue until September 2019. Data analysis and report preparation will be completed by August 2020. | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Psoriatic Arthritis, Hand Function, Wrist Proprioception.