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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis Thumb
Official title A Study on the Effect of High-concentrated Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) on Osteoarthritis in the Thumb Base.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06193499
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a randomized double-blinded randomized comparison between injection of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and placebo for thumb basale osteoarthritis.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Osteoarthritis in the thumb base
- Radiological Eaton Littler class 1-3.
- Clinical signs of thumb base osteoarthritis )pain at palpation of the CMC-1 joint and pain during provocation/grinding test).
You likely can't join if
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ongoing infection in the hand or wrist
- History of gout or pseudogout in the hand
- Inability to co-operate with the follow-up protocol (language difficulties, severe psychiatric disorder, cognitive impairment, drug addiction).
- Chronic pain syndrome / centralized pain.
- Intra-articular injection in the affected joint within 6 months.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Osteoarthritis in the thumb base
- Radiological Eaton Littler class 1-3.
- Clinical signs of thumb base osteoarthritis )pain at palpation of the CMC-1 joint and pain during provocation/grinding test).
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Ongoing infection in the hand or wrist
- History of gout or pseudogout in the hand
- Inability to co-operate with the follow-up protocol (language difficulties, severe psychiatric disorder, cognitive impairment, drug addiction).
- Chronic pain syndrome / centralized pain.
- Intra-articular injection in the affected joint within 6 months.
- Eaton Littler class 4 (symptomatic STT joint osteoarthritis).
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stockholm, Sweden
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
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, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stockholm, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.