Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
Key facts
- Where
- Boston, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, United StatesContact: Neal Chen, MDTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations
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- Who runs it
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT03017118
- Record updated
- 24 November 2025
- Original 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.Read full original descriptionShow less
A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Turmeric for Patients With Basal Joint Arthritis
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.
Inclusion: 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: Patients on Coumadin/Steroids/NSAIDs/Tylenol; Patients seeking other treatment for their basal joint arthritis (splint, corticosteroid injection, surgery); Rheumatoid Arthritis or other inflammatory disorder diagnoses; Diabetes Mellitus; Secondary gains (litigations or worker compensation) procedures that may interfere with patients' motivation for treatment; Inability or unwillingness to participate in a trial study; Post-traumatic osteoarthritis; Pregnant or lactating women; Basal joint arthritis of Eaton stage 3.