Radiation vs. shots: new battle for arthritis pain relief

NCT ID NCT07217405

Summary

This Mayo Clinic study is testing whether low-dose radiation therapy works better than steroid injections for reducing pain and improving hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis. Researchers will enroll 165 participants aged 50+ who have significant hand pain. The study directly compares these two existing treatments to see which provides better and longer-lasting relief for daily activities.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    RECRUITING

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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