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NCT00685880 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Prolotherapy Versus Steroids for Thumb Carpo-metacarpal Joint Arthritis
A NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2
- Enrollment target
NCT00685880: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
NCT00685880 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 2 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00685880, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 2 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Arthritis of the base of the thumb is a common debilitating problem. It is believed that laxity (loosening) of the joint leads to worsening arthritis in this joint. This can be treated by securing the joint surgically or symptoms can be treated with hand therapy and/or injection of corticosteroids. Recently prolotherapy (sugar water) has been shown to decrease looseness of joints and also be helpful for hand and knee arthritis. We hypothesize that prolotherapy injections for thumb arthritis will be equally or more beneficial to the patients than steroids.
Primary Outcome
Pain was measured on a 10 point visual analogue scale (VAS), with 0 meaning no pain, and 10 meaning extreme pain.
Interventions
- DRUG Betamethasone
- DRUG Prolotherapy (10% dextrose solution)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 2 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-07 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT00685880 stopped before completion
NCT00685880 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 2 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Betamethasone is the first listed.
NCT00685880 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00685880 about?
NCT00685880 is a clinical study titled "Prolotherapy Versus Steroids for Thumb Carpo-metacarpal Joint Arthritis". Arthritis of the base of the thumb is a common debilitating problem. It is believed that laxity (loosening) of the joint leads to worsening arthritis in this joint. This can be treated by securing the joint surgically or symptoms can be treated with hand therapy and/or injection of corticosteroids. ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00685880?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 2 participants. The study started on 2008-05. Estimated completion is 2010-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00685880?
The interventions under investigation include: Betamethasone (DRUG), Prolotherapy (10% dextrose solution) (DRUG).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00685880?
This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT00685880's enrollment target sits among peer trials
2 1997th of 2000 the lowest of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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