Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis

Description

The aim of this study is to assess whether the use of a commercially available nutraceutical, turmeric, is an effective option to manage pain and stiffness in patients with basal joint arthritis. To conduct a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial evaluating the impact of turmeric on basal joint arthritis.

Conditions

Thumb Osteoarthritis

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Study overview

The aim of this study is to assess whether the use of a commercially available nutraceutical, turmeric, is an effective option to manage pain and stiffness in patients with basal joint arthritis. To conduct a pilot Randomized Controlled Trial evaluating the impact of turmeric on basal joint arthritis.

A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis

Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis

Condition
Thumb Osteoarthritis
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility 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
  • * 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)

Ages Eligible for Study

40 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Neal Chen, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2024-12