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Thumb Osteoarthritis clinical trials and research

• 8Clinical trials
• 6Countries

Newest Thumb Osteoarthritis clinical trials

All recruiting trials (8)

• Thumb base arthritis: joint replacement vs trapeziectomy

  This trial tests whether a total thumb joint replacement (TOUCH prosthesis) works as well as trapeziectomy for people with basal thumb arthritis.

  Recruiting Uppsala University · Uppsala · NCT07569549

• High-energy laser treatment for thumb osteoarthritis (rhizarthrosis)

  This trial will test whether high-energy laser therapy using the THEAL Ixyon XP can reduce pain and improve function in people with early-stage thumb base osteoarthritis.

  Recruiting Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari · Bari · NCT07566507

• PRP Injection for Thumb Base Osteoarthritis (CMC-I) to See if It Reduces Pain

  A PRP injection into the thumb base joint is being tested against a saline injection to see if it lowers pain and improves hand function for adults with thumb base osteoarthritis.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Goed Medisch Centrum · Breda, North Brabant · NCT07491302

• ICF-based biopsychosocial hand OA assessment with AI profile prediction

  This observational study tests a biopsychosocial assessment for people with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis and uses AI to help predict patient profiles.

  Recruiting Hacettepe University · Ankara · NCT07458971

• Comparing NSAID and corticosteroid injections for thumb arthritis treatment

  This study is testing whether a pain-relieving injection with ketorolac or a corticosteroid injection with triamcinolone works better for people with thumb arthritis who haven't found relief from other treatments.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Mayo Clinic · Rochester, Minnesota · NCT05992883

• Comparing trapeziectomy to sham surgery for thumb osteoarthritis

  This study is testing whether a thumb surgery called trapeziectomy can help people with painful thumb arthritis feel better compared to a fake surgery.

  Recruiting at 4 sites Tampere University Hospital · Helsinki and 3 other locations · NCT05127005

• Comparing different immobilization durations after thumb joint surgery

  This study tests whether keeping the thumb in a cast for 2 weeks or 6 weeks after surgery helps people with thumb arthritis heal better and recover faster.

  Recruiting University of Chicago · Chicago, Illinois · NCT04828954

• Using turmeric to manage thumb arthritis pain

  This study is testing if turmeric can help people with thumb arthritis feel less pain and stiffness compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT03017118

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Quick answers

How many Thumb Osteoarthritis clinical trials are recruiting right now?

8, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 6 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial), Italy (1 trial), Sweden (1 trial), Finland (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 3: 1, Phase 2: 1. 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.

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