Thumb Osteoarthritis study: Turmeric
Official title Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03017118
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether turmeric helps manage pain and stiffness. It looks at how well this natural product works for thumb arthritis.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have pain and stiffness in your thumb joint.
- What's involved
- You would take turmeric or a pretend treatment. You would report your pain and stiffness levels.
- Time commitment
- The source text does not say how long the study lasts or what visits are needed.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- 40 years of age or older
- English fluency and literacy
- Seeking care for basal joint pain
- Tender over basal joint
- Positive distraction rotation test (rotation of the thumb metacarpal base while applying axial traction)
You likely can't join if
- Secondary gains (litigations or worker compensation) procedures that may interfere with patients' motivation for treatment
- Inability or unwillingness to participate in a trial study
- Rheumatoid Arthritis or other inflammatory disorder diagnoses
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
- Patients on Coumadin/Steroids/NSAIDs/Tylenol
- Diabetes Mellitus
See the full eligibility criteria
- 40 years of age or older
- English fluency and literacy
- Seeking care for basal joint pain
- Tender over basal joint
- Positive distraction rotation test (rotation of the thumb metacarpal base while applying axial traction)
- Radiographic evidence of Eaton stage 1 and 2 only
- Secondary gains (litigations or worker compensation) procedures that may interfere with patients' motivation for treatment
- Inability or unwillingness to participate in a trial study
- Rheumatoid Arthritis or other inflammatory disorder diagnoses
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
- Patients on Coumadin/Steroids/NSAIDs/Tylenol
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Basal joint arthritis of Eaton stage 3
- Patients seeking other treatment for their basal joint arthritis (splint, corticosteroid injection, surgery)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Compensation & support
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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