Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Thumb Osteoarthritis
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
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.
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Eligibility 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
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