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NCT03017118 | RECRUITING | Thumb Osteoarthritis

Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

Neal Chung-Jen Chen

Brief Summary:

The aim of this study is to assess whether the use of a commercially available nutraceutical, turmeric, is an effective option to manage pain and stiffness in patients with basal joint arthritis. To conduct a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial evaluating the impact of turmeric on basal joint arthritis.

Condition or disease

Thumb Osteoarthritis

Intervention/treatment

Turmeric

Placebo

Phase

NA

Study Type : INTERVENTIONAL
Estimated Enrollment : 20 participants
Masking : QUADRUPLE
Primary Purpose : TREATMENT
Official Title : A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
Actual Study Start Date : 2017-08-09
Estimated Primary Completion Date : 2024-12
Estimated Study Completion Date : 2024-12

Information not available for Arms and Intervention/treatment

Ages Eligible for Study: 40 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Criteria
Inclusion 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
Exclusion Criteria
  • * 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)
Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis

Location Details

NCT03017118

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Locations

RECRUITING

United States, Massachusetts

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114