Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 40 years of age or older
- You can read, write, and speak English fluently
- You are seeking medical care for pain at the base of your thumb
- You have tenderness at the base of your thumb joint when examined by a doctor
- A specific physical test on your thumb (involving gentle pulling and rotating the thumb base) gives a positive result (confirm with trial site)
- An X-ray of your thumb shows early-to-moderate joint changes, classified as stage 1 or 2 on a medical scale (confirm with trial site)
Who may not be able to join:
- You are involved in a legal case or workers' compensation claim related to your condition
- You are unable or unwilling to take part in a clinical trial
- You have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis or another inflammatory joint condition
- Your joint damage was caused by a previous injury or trauma
- You are currently taking blood thinners (Coumadin), steroids, anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), or Tylenol (acetaminophen)
- You have been diagnosed with diabetes
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- Your thumb joint arthritis has been classified as stage 3 on the medical scale used for this condition
- You are already receiving or seeking other treatments for your thumb joint arthritis, such as a splint, steroid injections, or surgery
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Neal Chen, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital
Phone: 617-726-4700
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Change in baseline pain intensity; Change in baseline disability
Can't join this trial?
Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 22 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.