Steroid injection for thumb arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a long-acting steroid injection for thumb arthritis at the base of the thumb. It aims to reduce pain and improve function in people with mild to moderate joint damage.
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Who can take part
- Adults over 18 years old
- Thumb arthritis confirmed by X-ray with stage I, II, or III damage
- Pain score of 5 or higher on a 0-10 scale in the affected thumb
- No surgery or steroid injection to the thumb in the past 3 months, and no hyaluronan or platelet-rich plasma injection in the past 6 months
- Not pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, and willing to use birth control during the study
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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