Clinical Assessment Study of the HAnd (CASHA) - 6-year follow-up Background and study aims The Clinical Assessment Study of the Hand (CAS-HA) started in 2004 and participants have been followed-up every 18 months over 6 years. The study aims to describe the long-t...

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Effectiveness of an electro-stimulator for the treatment of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome Background and study aims Reduced salivation (dry mouth) is a common complaint of individuals with Sjogren’s syndrome. It is a distressing condition which can lead to long-lasting oral discomfort, den...

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Achilles tendon pain management (ATM): A study to evaluate an injection to improve pain in the Achilles tendon Background and study aims Every year more than 150,000 people suffer from pain at the back of the heel, leading to walking difficulties. The most common cause of this is Achilles tendinopathy, also kn...

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Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in intensive care unit (ICU) survivors Not provided at time of registration

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Improving the care of people with long term conditions (ENHANCE) Background and study aims Long-term conditions (LTCs) are important determinants of quality of life (QoL) and healthcare costs worldwide. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common musculoskeletal condit...

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Increasing physical activity in older people with chronic pain Background and study aims Chronic (long-term) pain is any pain that has lasted for more than 12 weeks. As we get older, it is particularly common to experience pain in muscles and joints (musculoskele...

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Effects of patellofemoral brace and taping on muscle and knee dynamics Background and study aims Arthritis behind the knee-cap is more common than we previously thought and its treatment is slightly different from arthritis in other parts of the knee. Putting on a thin k...

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REmoval of Treatment for patients in REmission in psoriatic ArThritis - a Feasibility study [RETREAT(F)] Background and study aims Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in some people who have the skin condition psoriasis. Affected joints become inflamed (swollen), stiff and painful. ...

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Vitamin D in older people Background and study aims Vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and muscles, particularly in older people where low levels contribute to weak bones and falls. Although vitamins generally come from ...

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