Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:27 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:27 AM
NCT ID:
NCT05363020
Brief Summary:
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of evaluating SAMe tolerability, analgesic benefits, and daily functional improvement in patients with osteoarthritis of the hands compared to placebo. The secondary objective of this study is to generate preliminary data on discomfort, function, quality of life in patients with osteoarthritis of the hands when taking SAMe compared to placebo.
Detailed Description:
At week 0, all patients giving written informed consent and meeting eligibility requirements will be randomized in a double-blind manner (participant and investigator) in a 1:1 ratio to SAMe (400mg orally, twice daily) or placebo (400mg, twice daily) for 8 weeks. Followed by a one week wash out period followed by another 8 weeks of SAMe (400mg, twice daily) or placebo (400mg, twice daily) for 8 weeks (whichever was not given during the first 8 week period).
Participants will complete weekly surveys during the entire study regarding hand discomfort, functional limitations and side effects
Study:
NCT05363020
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT05363020