Effect of heated mittens on physical hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis: randomised controlled trial
Primary result · Change in AUSCAN functionResult — go to the resultBetween group difference 3.0 points 95% CI −0.4 to 6.3Authors' conclusion
Use of electrically heated mittens for six weeks was not related to a positive change in physical hand function compared with control mittens.
Study context
- Population
- People with hand OA aged 42–90 years, OA outpatient clinic, Copenhagen, Denmark91 + 95 completed
- Participants
- 200 people
- Comparison
- Electrically heated mittens vs control mittens, worn ≥15 minutes daily for six weeks
- Heated mittensn = 100
- Control mittensn = 100reference
- Primary endpoint
- Change in hand function, AUSCAN function subscale (score 0-100 points)
- Follow-up
- Six weeks
Methodological detailssham-controlled (heating elements disconnected), hierarchical gatekeeping for secondary outcomes
- Sham-controlled (heating elements disconnected)
- Hierarchical gatekeeping for secondary outcomes
Primary result
Change in AUSCAN function · week 6
Between group difference
3.0 points
95% CI −0.4 to 6.3
P = 0.09
Heated mittensvs Control mittens
between group difference 3.0 points (95% CI −0.4 to 6.3); P = 0.09
As reported in the abstract
Secondary outcomes
| Outcome | Estimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Change in AUSCAN hand pain (key secondary) · six weeksIn favour of heated mittens | group difference 5.9 points (95% CI 2.2–9.5) | |
| Change in global rating of hand OA related problems (0-100 VAS) · six weeksIn favour of heated mittens; did not differ | difference between groups 2.8 points (95% CI −3.7 to 9.2) | |
| −50510Difference, points (linear scale) |
| Outcome | Difference between groups (newtons) (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Change in grip strength · six weeksIn favour of heated mittens; did not differ | 2.3 (−16.3 to 21.0) | |
| −20−100102030Difference, newtons (linear scale) |
Original publication
Effect of heated mittens on physical hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis: randomised controlled trial. BMJ. Published 17 December 2024. doi:10.
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