Hand osteoarthritis

Researchers are testing whether acupuncture relieves pain and improves function in people with hand osteoarthritis. The trial enrolls 340 adults aged 18 to 80 who have had hand osteoarthritis for at least three months and have used anti-inflammatory drugs for it. Participants rec…

This study tests if a procedure called arterial embolization using Lipiodol is safe for people with painful hand osteoarthritis that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Fifteen participants will receive the procedure and be followed for 6 months to track side effects, pain …

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 si…

This study compares two treatments for hand and wrist osteoarthritis pain: low-dose radiotherapy and corticosteroid injections. Researchers want to see which works better at reducing pain and improving hand function. The study involves 165 adults aged 50 and older with moderate t…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a single steroid injection (methylprednisolone) can reduce pain in people with hand osteoarthritis. 212 participants will receive either a high dose, a low dose, or a placebo, and report their pain after 4 weeks. After 16 weeks, everyone can recei…

This study follows 150 people with early hand osteoarthritis to see if imaging techniques like ultrasound and MRI can predict which patients will get worse over time. Researchers will track joint changes on X-rays and look for links to symptoms like pain and swelling. The goal is…