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Laser and exercise combo tested for thumb arthritis pain relief

NCT ID NCT07112742

Symptom relief Sponsor: TC Erciyes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to a standard exercise program can better reduce pain and improve function in people with thumb osteoarthritis. 48 participants with stage I-III thumb joint arthritis will receive laser treatment three times a week for four weeks plus exercises. The goal is to see if the combination helps more than exercise alone.

What this could mean

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Active substance
high-intensity laser therapy and exercise
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce pain and improve hand function for people with thumb osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefits may be modest or temporary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

45 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with stage I, II, or III carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis in their dominant hand based on radiographic findings according to the Eaton-Littler-Burton classification system * Patients experiencing pain equal to or greater than 4 on the Visual Analog Scale during activities of daily living * Patients who agree to complete the provided clinical evaluation scales to assess treatment efficacy and who can sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a history of neurological diseases affecting the upper extremity * Patients with a history of rheumatological diseases * Patients who have received any treatment for hand problems (including intra-articular joint injections) within the last six months * Patients with severe hand and wrist injuries (such as fractures) * Patients with a surgical history related to the thumb * Patients diagnosed with hand or finger tenosynovitis, Dupuytren's disease, or Carpal Tunnel Syndrome * Patients with conditions contraindicating laser therapy (cardiac pacemaker, cancer, pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled hypertension)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity osteoarthritis susceptibility 2 osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

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Hand osteoarthritis Thumb osteoarthritis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Erciyes University

    Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)

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