Could a simple salt water shot beat steroids for thumb arthritis?

NCT ID NCT06401317

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tests whether a salt water (saline) injection works as well as a steroid injection for thumb arthritis pain. 40 adults with thumb arthritis will receive either a steroid or a saline shot, and neither they nor their doctor will know which. The goal is to see if the simpler, cheaper saline injection can provide similar relief with fewer side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal - Chirurgie plastique

    RECRUITING

    Montreal, Quebec, H2X 0C1, Canada

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  • Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal - Physiatry

    RECRUITING

    Montreal, Quebec, H2W 1T6, Canada

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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