Radiotherapy Compared to Corticosteroid Injection for Treatment of Hand Osteoarthritis (NCT07217405) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingPhase 4
Radiotherapy Compared to Corticosteroid Injection for Treatment of Hand Osteoarthritis
United States165 participantsStarted 2025-12-19
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research is to compare low-dose radiotherapy to corticosteroid injection for treatment of hand/wrist osteoarthritis.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patient at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
* Age 50 years or older
* Mild, moderate, or severe hand OA (Kellgren and Lawrence classification grade 2, 3, or 4) on hand radiographs within the last 24 months
* Hand OA pain with a minimum VAS score relating to hand pain of ≥40 (on a 100-point scale) when using the affected hand
* Ability to complete study questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of previous surgery to the affected hand(s)
* Autoimmune joint disease such as rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis
* Active confounding hand condition such as stenosing tenosynovitis or Dupuytren's contracture
* Recent injury (within last 1 month) to the affected hand causing current pain
* History of crystalline arthritis (gout or pseudogout) flare in the affected hand(s)
* Active use of opioid pain medication(s) or oral steroids within the last 3 months
* Fibromyalgia or central sensitization syndrome
* Hand CSI or other hand injection within the past 3 months
* History of hand LDRT within the past 3 months
* Poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c \> 10%)
* Active infection
* Current pregnancy
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.