Turmeric for Thumb Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
This trial is looking for adults aged 40 and over who have pain and stiffness in their thumbs due to basal joint arthritis. Participants will take turmeric to see if it helps with their symptoms.
You may be able to join if
- I am 40 years old or older
- I can read and speak English
- I have thumb pain from basal joint arthritis
- My thumb joint is tender
- I passed a thumbs rotation test
- I have stage 1 or 2 evidence of basal joint arthritis
You may not be able to join if
- I am involved in a lawsuit or workers' compensation
- I cannot or do not want to take part in a trial
- I have rheumatoid arthritis or another inflammatory disorder
- I have post-traumatic osteoarthritis
- I take Coumadin, steroids, NSAIDs, or Tylenol
- I have diabetes
- I am pregnant or breastfeeding
- I have stage 3 basal joint arthritis
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe 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.
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