Lipiodol injections for painful finger arthritis not helped by usual treatments
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if injecting a special dye (Lipiodol) into the blood vessels of the fingers can safely reduce pain and symptoms in people with hand osteoarthritis that hasn't responded to standard pain relievers.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 40 years or older.
- You have hand osteoarthritis (confirmed by a doctor) affecting at least two finger joints with moderate to severe X-ray changes.
- You have had pain in your hands within the last 3 months.
- Your hand pain is at least 40 out of 100 on a pain scale (moderate to severe).
- You have tried or cannot use common painkillers like ibuprofen or acetaminophen because they didn't work, caused side effects, or are not safe for you.
- You are covered by French social security or similar health insurance.
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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