Using turmeric to manage thumb arthritis 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 evaluates the effectiveness of turmeric, a nutraceutical, in managing pain and stiffness in patients suffering from basal joint arthritis, specifically thumb osteoarthritis. It is designed as a pilot randomized controlled trial, comparing the effects of turmeric against a placebo. Participants will be assessed for their symptoms and radiographic evidence of the condition to determine the impact of turmeric on their arthritis management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Exclusion Criteria:

* Secondary gains (litigations or worker compensation) procedures that may interfere with patients' motivation for treatment
* Inability or unwillingness to participate in a trial study
* Rheumatoid Arthritis or other inflammatory disorder diagnoses
* Post-traumatic osteoarthritis
* Patients on Coumadin/Steroids/NSAIDs/Tylenol
* Diabetes Mellitus
* Pregnant or lactating women
* Basal joint arthritis of Eaton stage 3
* Patients seeking other treatment for their basal joint arthritis (splint, corticosteroid injection, surgery)

Where it's running

• Massachusetts General Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Neal Chen, MD — Massachusetts General Hospital
• Study coordinator: Neal Chen, M.D.
• Email: nchen1@mgh.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-726-4700

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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.