Ear acupuncture for thumb surgery pain

This trial tests whether auriculotherapy (needles or pressure on specific points in the ear) can help reduce pain after endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome and are scheduled for this surgery, you may be able to join.

This study tests if botox injections into the thumb joint, along with a custom splint, can reduce pain from thumb base arthritis. It may be an option if you have persistent pain and have not had recent thumb surgery or certain other treatments.

This trial tests whether an oral curcumin supplement can help reduce pain from thumb arthritis. If you are an adult with daily thumb pain of at least moderate severity and have not taken turmeric or blood thinners, this may be an option for you.

This study compares a real thumb basal joint surgery (trapeziectomy) with a sham/placebo operation to see which option helps pain and daily function better. It is for people with thumb arthritis who have tried non-surgical treatments but still have significant thumb pain.

This trial compares recovery after thumb joint surgery with or without in-clinic physical therapy. It aims to see if patients can recover just as well with home exercises alone, which could reduce travel and costs.

This trial looks at using a donated cartilage-and-bone graft during surgery for thumb “basal joint” arthritis. It may help reduce pain and improve thumb function if you are planning surgery for this condition.