Osteoarthritis, hand
MONDO:0006632Osteoarthritis of the hands usually happens as part of nodal osteoarthritis (a form of osteoarthritis that runs in families). This mainly affects women and often starts in your 40s or 50s, around the menopause (the time when menstruation ends and it’s no longer possible to have children).
138 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: old vs. new technique
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two surgical treatments for thumb arthritis at the base of the thumb. The standard surgery removes a small bone and fills the space with a tendon graft. The newer method uses a special tape to hold the thumb bone in place. The study was stopped early and inclu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Thumb arthritis study tests PRP vs steroids – but ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at three treatments for thumb base arthritis: a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, a corticosteroid (Kenalog) injection, or a placebo (saline) injection. The goal was to see which best improved hand function and pain. The trial enrolled 74 people with early-s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kettering Health Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC