Ultrasound and Electrophysiology Study of Hand in Systemic Sclerosis Patients and Contributors of Hand Dysfunction
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-60
SponsorAssiut University
About this trial
The goal of this research is to assess quality of life and hand function in systemic sclerosis patients via specific questionnaires, and to determine the main contributors to hand dysfunction via a thorough hand ultrasound study and electrophysiology study.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
None
Disqualifiers
Individuals with other autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus, sjogren syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease).
Usage of drugs that can cause peripheral neuropathy and chronic alcohol abuse history.
Presence of diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction and renal failure
Trial population
Patients will be recruited from the Rheumatology, Rehabilitation and Physical medicine department, Assuit University hospitals. Informed consent will be obtained from all patients
Trial design
Design model
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
No trial groups listed
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Quality of life in systemic sclerosis patients
Investigators will assess quality of life in systemic sclerosis patients using scleroderma health assessment questionnaire in order to help them improve their quality of life.
Time frame
2 years2
Hand function in systemic sclerosis patients .
Hand function in systemic sclerosis patients will be assessed using modified hand mobility score.
Time frame
2 yearsLocations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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