Thumb arthritis sufferers: new study tests simple pain fixes

NCT ID NCT06084364

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at three ways to ease pain from thumb arthritis: steroid injections, saltwater (placebo) injections, and hand therapy exercises. About 354 adults with thumb joint inflammation and pain will take part. The goal is to see which approach works best for reducing pain during daily activities.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Diakonhjemmet Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Oslo, Norway

  • Haugesund Rheumatism Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Haugesund, Norway

  • Martina Hansens Hospital

    ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

    Sandvika, Norway

  • Nordlands Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Bodø, Norway

  • St Olavs Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Trondheim, Norway

  • Stavanger University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Stavanger, Norway

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