Steroids for sudden osteoarthritis pain in the emergency room
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a short course of oral steroids (glucocorticoids) can relieve sudden osteoarthritis pain in the knee, hip, or shoulder for people who come to the emergency department and are well enough to go home.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have sudden arthritis pain in just one of your knee, hip, or shoulder that started less than 3 days ago.
- You have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in that joint (confirmed by an X-ray).
- You are expected to be discharged home from the emergency room.
- You have not had any surgery or injections in that joint within the last 2 months.
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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