Botox shot for thumb arthritis: new hope for pain relief?

NCT ID NCT04829565

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tests whether injecting Botox into the thumb joint can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with thumb osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis). Sixty adults with moderate to severe pain who haven't responded to standard painkillers will receive either Botox or a placebo injection. The main goal is to see if pain levels drop three months after the injection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nice

    Nice, PACA, 06000, France

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