A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
Massachusetts General Hospital
Summary
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.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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 osteoarthri…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementTurmeric
Subjects will receive turmeric (100 mg pastille) 3 times per day for 6 weeks.
- OtherPlacebo
Subjects in the control group will receive a placebo 3 times per day for 6 weeks.
Location
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, Massachusetts