THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
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Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: new joint implant vs. traditional bone removal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two surgical treatments for thumb base osteoarthritis: total joint replacement with the TOUCH prosthesis and trapeziectomy (removing a bone at the thumb base). Researchers want to see if joint replacement provides better grip strength and fewer complications. …
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Shorter thumb cast may speed recovery after arthritis surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a thumb cast for 2 weeks after surgery is as good as wearing it for 6 weeks for people with thumb arthritis. About 90 adults aged 40 and older will be randomly assigned to one of the two recovery plans. Researchers will track pain, hand function, …
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Laser vs. exercise: which eases thumb arthritis best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares high intensity laser therapy to exercise for people with thumb osteoarthritis. The goal is to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves hand function. About 42 adults with thumb arthritis will be assigned to one of the two treatments and followed fo…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Thumb arthritis injection showdown: NSAID vs steroid
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an NSAID injection (ketorolac) works better than a steroid injection (triamcinolone) for easing pain from moderate to advanced thumb arthritis. About 240 adults over 40 with persistent thumb pain will receive one type of injection and report their pain le…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Turmeric put to the test for thumb arthritis relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether turmeric, a common spice, can reduce pain and stiffness in people with thumb arthritis. Sixty adults will take either turmeric or a placebo three times a day for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain and hand function to see if turmeric offe…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC