Platelet-rich plasma injection for thumb osteoarthritis
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection into the thumb joint can reduce pain and improve function better than a placebo (inactive) injection. PRP uses a concentration of your own blood platelets to potentially help heal the joint, and the goal is to see if it's an effective non-surgical option for thumb osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You must have osteoarthritis at the base of your thumb (the joint near your wrist)
- You must have tried conservative treatments like hand therapy or a splint for at least 3 months without enough relief
- You must not have had prior surgery on that thumb joint
- You must not have other joint diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, or conditions like diabetes
- You must not smoke or be taking statin medications (cholesterol-lowering drugs like atorvastatin or simvastatin)
Quick eligibility check
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