Study for thumb joint arthritis treatment planning
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at people with painful arthritis at the base of the thumb (the basal joint) to better understand outcomes after a planned procedure. You may be able to join if your symptoms match and you can follow the study instructions.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have pain or symptoms from arthritis at the base of your thumb (basal joint).
- You are able to understand the study and give informed consent.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You do not have an inflammatory arthritis condition like rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis.
- There is no current or past infection in the basal joint of the affected thumb.
- You are able to follow the study visits and guidelines.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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