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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Diakonhjemmet Hospital
RECRUITINGOslo, Norway
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Haugesund Rheumatism Hospital
RECRUITINGHaugesund, Norway
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Martina Hansens Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGSandvika, Norway
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Nordlands Hospital
RECRUITINGBodø, Norway
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St Olavs Hospital
RECRUITINGTrondheim, Norway
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Stavanger University Hospital
RECRUITINGStavanger, Norway
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