Can a cream beat hand arthritis pain? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06966206
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether Multiprofen-CC cream, applied three times daily, reduces pain in adults with hand osteoarthritis. Forty-two participants will use both the active cream and a placebo for two weeks each, in random order. Researchers will measure pain, hand function, and side effects to see if the cream offers real relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Multiprofen-CC cream (a topical pain reliever)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new topical option to ease hand arthritis pain and improve hand function without strong pills.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 42 people. The cream may work no better than placebo, and results may not apply to everyone with hand arthritis.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
RECRUITINGHamilton, Ontario, L8N4A6, Canada
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