High-Energy Laser for Thumb Joint Arthritis
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This trial tests whether a high-energy laser can reduce pain and improve function in people with arthritis at the base of the thumb (where it connects to the wrist). The laser is applied to the skin and may help by reducing inflammation and pain without surgery.
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Who can take part
- Arthritis at the base of your thumb (trapezoid-metacarpal joint) that is early-stage (stage 1 or 2, confirmed by X-ray taken within the last 6 months)
- Thumb pain that has been present for at least 6 months
- Current pain level of at least 4 out of 10 on a pain scale
- No recent steroid injections or physical therapy in the affected thumb within the past 4 weeks
- No rheumatoid arthritis, heart rhythm problems, pacemaker, or pregnancy
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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