Study Summary
This trial found that a combination of over the counter NSAIDs was as effective as the prescription opioid oxycodone for pain management in the first month after surgery for thumb osteoarthritis.
- Osteoarthritis of the Thumb
- Postoperative Pain
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
4 Primary · 2 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Baseline, Post-operative weeks 1, 3, 5, and 8
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Opioids
1 of 2
NSAIDS
1 of 2
Experimental Treatment
121 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: NSAID capsules · No Placebo Group · Phase 2
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Frequently Asked Questions
To what extent are NSAID capsules a hazard for people seeking treatment?
"Although no efficacy data has been gathered, there are safety studies in place for NSAID capsules. Therefore, the assessment of its safety received a rating of 2 out of 3." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Are there available slots in this experiment for participants?
"According to the data hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, enrollment is still open and this trial has been actively recruiting since its inception on December 27th 2021. The most recent update was also posted on that same day." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the size of this medical research project's cohort?
"Affirmative. According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial has been actively recruiting since December 27th 2021 and just recently underwent its last update on the same day. The study is seeking 121 patients from 1 site." - Anonymous Online Contributor