Clinical trials: Thumb Arthritis
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy in Thumb CMC Arthritis
Long-Term Objective: Determine if high-frequency PEMF therapy reduces pain in patients with thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA).
- Trial name
- NCT05315297
- Testing
- PEMF device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Basilar Thumb Arthritis
Trapeziectomy: Internal Brace vs. Ligament Reconstruction (Prospective)
This study seeks to compare two methods of trapeziectomy for basilar thumb arthritis. The first is trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition, which means removing the trapezium bone and filling the void…
- Trial name
- NCT05753891
- Testing
- Suture Tape Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Arthritis Multiple Joint
Botulism Toxin Injection as a Treatment for Arthritis of the Basal Thumb Joint
Basal arthritis of the thumb is a common condition with increased prevalence in post-menopausal women, obese persons, and the elderly. Surgical options are varied and efficacious, but not all patients are candidates for surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01045694
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Steroid - Triamcinolone Acetonide, Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Osteoarthritis
CMC (Carpometacarpal) OA (Osteoarthritis) Thumb Splint Study
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is a common condition that is seen regularly in outpatient occupational therapy and physiotherapy departments.
- Trial name
- NCT00705146
- Testing
- Comfort Cool thumb splint by North Coast Medical, Custom made thermoplastic & neoprene splint
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
LRTI vs Internal Brace for CMC OA
Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) is a prevalent and disabling disease. Trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI), the most frequently performed procedure for CMC OA, requires prolonged…
- Trial name
- NCT03971188
- Testing
- Trapeziectomy with Internal Brace
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Osteoarthritis
A Study of Hyaluronan for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in the Thumb
Hyaluronan is a man-made preparation of a protein complex that occurs naturally in joints and that is often low in people with osteoarthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00398866
- Testing
- Synvisc (Hylan G-F20; hyaluronan injection), Bupivicaine (local anesthesia injection), Kenalog (triamcinolone; corticosteroid injection)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint Osteoarthritis
Prolotherapy Versus Steroids for Thumb Carpo-metacarpal Joint Arthritis
Arthritis of the base of the thumb is a common debilitating problem. It is believed that laxity (loosening) of the joint leads to worsening arthritis in this joint.
- Trial name
- NCT00685880
- Testing
- Prolotherapy (10% dextrose solution), Betamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
CBD, Hand Osteoarthritis
Is Topical CBD Effective in Treating Thumb Joint Arthritis
Rationale: CBD is commonly being used as an over-the-counter treatment for arthritis-related pain, however no clinical trial has been performed to establish efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT04611347
- Testing
- CBD, Shea Butter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Arthritis
Impact of TheraWorx Foam on Symptom Relief in Thumb Arthritis
Thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis (CMC OA) affects up to 33% of people over the age of 40, which leads to inflammation, pain, and weakness of the CMC joint.
- Trial name
- NCT03770091
- Testing
- Theraworx
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- John Fowler
Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis
An Open Label Trial for Treating Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis of the Thumb: Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to find out if hyaluronan, an injectable medication for knee arthritis, also works for arthritis at the base of the thumb.
- Trial name
- NCT00198029
- Testing
- Synvisc (hylan G-F20)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis, Thumb Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
Mechanisms of a Dynamic Stability Approach
Background. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States and osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand affects an estimated 25.6 US residents.
- Trial name
- NCT05247398
- Testing
- Dynamic Stability Exercise Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota