THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
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Simple thumb exercise may ease arthritis pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether strengthening a small thumb muscle (first dorsal interosseous) can reduce pain and improve pinch strength in people with thumb osteoarthritis. 160 adults who already used a thumb splint were assigned to either a strengthening program or standard care. Af…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 07:03 UTC
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Thumb arthritis surgery showdown: which procedure offers better relief?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two common surgeries for severe thumb osteoarthritis: the Weilby procedure (which rebuilds ligaments) and simple trapeziectomy (removing a small bone). Sixty adults who did not get relief from non-surgical treatments were randomly assigned to one surgery. Rese…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC
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Thumb arthritis pain relief: steroid shot vs. placebo
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a steroid injection into the thumb joint can reduce pain and improve hand function for people with thumb arthritis. 61 adults with thumb arthritis received either a steroid shot or a placebo (salt water) shot, both with numbing medicine. Researchers meas…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:02 UTC
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Ozone shots for thumb arthritis: a new way to ease pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting a mix of oxygen and ozone into the thumb joint, along with wearing a splint, can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with thumb osteoarthritis. 43 adults took part. The goal was to see if this combination works better than using a s…
Matched conditions: THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Humanitas Clinical and Research Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 11, 2026 20:50 UTC