Ultrasound plus steroid injection for arthritis in limbs
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether using ultrasound (sound waves) before a steroid shot into the joint helps arthritis in the arms or legs. It's for people whose oral pain relievers haven't worked and who need a steroid injection.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have arthritis in your arm or leg joints (not the hip)
- Oral pain meds haven't worked well enough or you can't take them
- Your doctor has decided you need a steroid injection into the joint
- You do not have a joint replacement in the affected area
- You do not have gout, an infected joint, or a skin infection at the injection site
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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