18 and older, any sex, with Hand Osteoarthritis or Wrist Osteoarthritis. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov
Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.
Change in Pain Intensity (Numerical Rating Scale NRS, Discrete Boxes 0-10, Higher Score Mean Worse Pain)Primary· Change in pain intensity from baseline to 3 months of treatment.
Pain intensity was assessed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS, discrete boxes 0-10) with the instruction: "Mark on this scale how much pain you had in your hand over the past week." The NRS ranged from 0, representing no pain, to 10, representing the maximum pain imaginable. A higher score indicated greater pain intensity.
Participants completed mandatory self-assessment questionnaires at baseline and again at 3 months of treatment. All responses were self-reported and entered directly via the digital program interface.
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
-1.30
-1.49 – -1.12
Functional Index for Hand OsteoArthritis (FIHOA 0 - 30 Higher Score Means Worse Outcome)Secondary· Change of Functional Index for Hand OsteoArthritis-score between baseline to 3 months of treatment
The FIHOA is a 10-item questionnaire based on a semi-quantitative assessment scoring the disease on a 4-point scale with a total scoring from 0 to 30 where a higher score equals more functional impairments. The FIHOA has been shown to be valid, sensitive, clinically relevant for the population and shown consistency and acceptable reliability. The literature also suggests it is associated with pain, muscle strength and health related quality of life in people with hand OA. All outcomes were self-assessed and self-entered using the digital program interface.
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
-0.81
-1.02 – -0.60
Analgesic UseSecondary· Reduction in the number of participants using analgesics from baseline to the 3-month follow-up.
Analgesic use was assessed with the question: "In the past month, have you taken any medication for the pain in your hand?" (response options: Yes or No).
This measure represents the absolute count of participants who reported a decrease in analgesic use from baseline to the 3-month follow-up (saying Yes at baseline but No at follow up.
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
22
Willingness for SurgerySecondary· Reduction in the number of participants wanting to undergo surgery from baseline to the 3-month follow-up.
Question: "Based on your symptoms, are you considering to undergo surgery of your hand?" Options: "No, I'm not; Yes, I'm considering surgery but it's not yet scheduled; Yes, surgery is scheduled; Surgery has been performed (only asked at follow up); I don't know"
This measure represents the absolute count of participants reporting reduced willingness to undergo surgery from baseline to the 3-month follow-up.
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
5
Fear of Physical ActivitySecondary· Reduction in the number of participants responding "yes" from baseline to the 3-month follow-up.
Fear of physical activity was assessed with the question: "Are you concerned that your finger joints may be damaged by physical activity or exercise?" (response options: Yes or No).
This measure represents the absolute count of participants reporting a reduction in fear of physical activity from baseline to the 3-month follow-up.
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
17
Stiffness in Affected Joint (NRS, 0-10, Higher Score Mean Worse Outcome)Secondary· At baseline and 3 months
Question "Mark on the scale how much stiffness you have felt in your left/right hand due to your osteoarthritis during the past week" with a NRS ranging from 0 (none) to 10 (extreme stiffness) where a higher score equals more stiffness
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
-0.81
-1.02 – -0.60
Received Injection at the Affected Joint (Yes/no)Secondary· Reduction in the number of participants answering "yes" between baseline and 3 month follow up
In the past month, have you received an injection in your "index joint" for the pain?
Group
Value
95% CI
Joint Academy
17
Sponsor's own description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a 12 week digital treatment program for patients with hand osteoarthritis. The treatment consisted of exercises and educational sessions with respect to the disease, its natural course and recommended treatment strategies.
Design: An observational longitudinal cohort study.
The investigators will include participants who participated in the digital treatment of Joint Academy® for 3 months.
Outcomes: Investigators will analyze pain with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 0-10 (best to worst), function with the Functional Index for Hand OsteoArthritis (FIHOA) and health related quality of life with EuroQol-5 Dimensions-5 Levels (EQ-5D-5L) at baseline and at 3 months. Main outcome will be change in pain. The investigators will also analyze minimally clinical important changes (improved or not) and mean changes in EQ-5D-5L index score, pain and function.
Publications & conference data
No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.
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Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Joint Academy
Last refreshed: 27 August 2025
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