Laser and exercise combo tested for thumb arthritis pain relief

NCT ID NCT07112742

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to a standard exercise program can better reduce pain and improve function in people with thumb osteoarthritis. 48 participants with stage I-III thumb joint arthritis will receive laser treatment three times a week for four weeks plus exercises. The goal is to see if the combination helps more than exercise alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: high-intensity laser therapy and exercise
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve hand function for people with thumb osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest or temporary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis susceptibility 2 osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

HAND OSTEOARTHRITIS THUMB OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Erciyes University

Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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