RecruitingThumb Osteoarthritis
Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
Eligible age
40+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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
Where it's recruiting
Massachusetts
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT03017118 · last updated 2025-11-24