Randomized Placebo Controlled Study of Triamcinolone Acetonide Extended Release Injection for Thumb (CMC) Osteoarthritis
Status:
RECRUITING
Trial end date:
2025-12-31
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Summary
The goal of this study is to investigate if a timed release steroid injection may be beneficial in treating carpometacarpal (CMC) joint (thumb) osteoarthritis. The main questions to be answered are:
1. does the steroid injection substantially reduce pain in the thumb
2. does the steroid injection help to increase thumb function Participants will be asked to undergo a thumb CMC joint injection and to attend follow up visits to assess pain and thumb function.