Evaluating ketorolac for treating upper extremity joint and tendon pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of ketorolac and triamcinolone injections for patients suffering from tendinopathy and arthropathy in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. Participants will receive either injection type and will be monitored over a 24-week period to evaluate pain relief and functional improvement. The study employs a blinded approach to ensure unbiased results regarding the efficacy of these treatments. It addresses a gap in existing research concerning the management of smaller joint conditions compared to larger joints.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18 or older,
* symptomatic tendinopathy or arthropathy of the shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist who have not undergone prior surgical treatment for their condition.
* Diagnoses may include trigger finger, De Quervain's tenosynovitis, radiocarpal osteoarthritis, first carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis, metacarpophalangeal joint osteoarthritis, or proximal interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under the age of 18,
* Patients who have undergone prior triamcinolone or ketorolac injections within the past 6 months,
* Patients who have undergone prior surgical treatment for their hand condition,
* Patients with allergy or contraindication to triamcinolone or ketorolac injection,
* Patients with an active infection at the treatment site \[active infection defined as cellulitis, purulence, fever, chills, or presence of elevated inflammatory markers, ie. white blood cells (WBC), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C-reactive protein (CRP)\].

Where it's running

• Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• Emory University Orthopaedic and Spine Center
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• 12 Executive Park Drive
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting
• Emory University Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Paul A. Ghareeb, MD — Emory University
• Study coordinator: Paul A. Ghareeb, MD
• Email: paul.ghareeb@emory.edu
• Phone: 404-778-3350

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.