Acupuncture for hand osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares real acupuncture to sham (placebo) acupuncture to see which one better reduces pain and improves function in people with hand osteoarthritis. It may help you understand whether acupuncture provides meaningful relief beyond placebo.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with hand osteoarthritis (hand OA) by ACR criteria
- Your hand OA has lasted at least 3 months, and you’ve used pain medicines like NSAIDs for it
- You’re 18 to 80 years old
- You have enough current hand pain (at least 40 on a 0–100 pain scale) in your dominant hand
- Your hand X-rays show mild-to-moderate OA (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1 to 3) in the joints causing symptoms
- Blood tests do not suggest rheumatoid arthritis (negative rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP), and you can follow the study instructions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests if natural mineral water baths (balneotherapy) can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis. You'll receive the therapy and be monitored for changes.
This study tests whether natural mud and mineral water baths can help reduce pain and improve function in people with osteoarthritis of the hands or feet. If you have hand or foot pain from osteoarthritis and are looking for non-drug treatment options, this may be a good fit.
This study tests a self-management program to help improve symptoms and outcomes for people with hand osteoarthritis. The program covers exercises, lifestyle changes, and other strategies you can use at home.
This study tests whether a steroid injection into the muscle can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis. It is for those whose pain is moderate to severe and hasn't been helped enough by standard pain medications.
This trial tests a topical medication called Multiprofen-CC to reduce pain and improve hand function in people with hand arthritis. If you have hand osteoarthritis and it affects your daily life, you may be able to join.
This study tests whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, can reduce pain in hand osteoarthritis. You may be eligible if your hand pain is moderate to severe and you haven't taken metformin before.
Hear when a new Hand Osteoarthritis trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.