Thumb osteoarthritis

This study compares two surgical treatments for thumb base osteoarthritis: total joint replacement with the TOUCH prosthesis and trapeziectomy (removing a bone at the thumb base). Researchers want to see if joint replacement provides better grip strength and fewer complications. …

This study tests whether wearing a thumb cast for 2 weeks after surgery is as good as wearing it for 6 weeks for people with thumb arthritis. About 90 adults aged 40 and older will be randomly assigned to one of the two recovery plans. Researchers will track pain, hand function, …

This study compares high intensity laser therapy to exercise for people with thumb osteoarthritis. The goal is to see which treatment better reduces pain and improves hand function. About 42 adults with thumb arthritis will be assigned to one of the two treatments and followed fo…

This study tests whether an NSAID injection (ketorolac) works better than a steroid injection (triamcinolone) for easing pain from moderate to advanced thumb arthritis. About 240 adults over 40 with persistent thumb pain will receive one type of injection and report their pain le…

This study tests whether turmeric, a common spice, can reduce pain and stiffness in people with thumb arthritis. Sixty adults will take either turmeric or a placebo three times a day for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain and hand function to see if turmeric offe…

This study looks at thumb osteoarthritis, a common cause of pain and weakness at the base of the thumb. Researchers will assess 93 people using a broad approach that includes physical, psychological, and social factors. They will also test whether artificial intelligence can pred…