Spa therapy for hand osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether spa therapy (mineral water baths) can ease pain and improve hand function in people with hand osteoarthritis. If you qualify, you may get this relaxing treatment and help doctors learn if it's a useful option.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 50 and 75 years old.
- You need a doctor's diagnosis of hand osteoarthritis.
- No hand surgery or injury to the hand in the past 6 months.
- No injections, physical therapy, or spa therapy for your hands in the past 3 months.
- No other inflammatory joint disease, nerve problems, or recent infections.
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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