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Hand Osteoarthritis clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 6 Hand Osteoarthritis clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 5 countries (most in Denmark (2), China (1), Canada (1)). By phase: Phase 3 (3). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Hand Osteoarthritis clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Intramuscular methylprednisolone for relieving hand osteoarthritis pain | Phase 3 | Ubbergen, Gelderland | Recruiting | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Multiprofen-CC cream to reduce hand osteoarthritis pain | Phase 3 | Hamilton, Ontario | Recruiting | May 11, 2025 |
| Program for managing hand osteoarthritis | — | Copenhagen, Capital Region | Recruiting | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Using metformin to treat hand osteoarthritis symptoms | Phase 3 | Copenhagen, Frederiksberg | Recruiting | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Evaluating acupuncture for hand osteoarthritis | — | Beijing | Recruiting | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Identifying early symptoms of hand osteoarthritis | — | Montpellier | Recruiting | Aug 29, 2018 |
All recruiting trials (6)
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Intramuscular methylprednisolone for relieving hand osteoarthritis pain
This trial will test whether one or two doses of intramuscular methylprednisolone (120 mg or 40 mg) reduce hand pain more than a placebo in people with hand osteoarthritis.
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Multiprofen-CC cream to reduce hand osteoarthritis pain
This trial will try Multiprofen-CC cream to see if applying it to the hands reduces pain in adults with hand osteoarthritis compared with a placebo.
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Program for managing hand osteoarthritis
This study is testing a new program to help people with hand osteoarthritis improve their daily activities and see if it works well in real life.
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Using metformin to treat hand osteoarthritis symptoms
This study is testing if metformin can help people with hand osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their symptoms over 16 weeks.
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Evaluating acupuncture for hand osteoarthritis
This study is testing whether acupuncture can help people with hand osteoarthritis feel less pain and improve their joint function.
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Identifying early symptoms of hand osteoarthritis
This study is trying to find early signs of hand osteoarthritis in people under 60 using advanced imaging to help identify those at risk for worsening symptoms.
Quick answers
How many Hand Osteoarthritis clinical trials are recruiting right now?
6, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 5 countries. The most sites are in Denmark (2 trials), China (1 trial), Canada (1 trial), Netherlands (1 trial), France (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 3: 3. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
Find the studies that fit you
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