gewrichtaandoening degenerative arthritis degenerative joint disease
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age * 40 years Primary hand OA according to the ACR classification Heberden or Bouchard nodule or Kellgren-Lawrence grade 1, 2 or 3 in * 2 symptomatic joints Pain in the dominant hand * 12 months Use of an NSAID for * 1 episode of pain Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Secondary hand OA, e.g. hemochromatose, rheumatoid arthritis, posttraumatic Kellgren-Lawrence grade 4 OA Use of hydroxychloroquine within 3 months before entering the study Use of NSAIDs or corticosteroids within 7 days before entering the study Retinopathy Myastenia Gravis Known allergy or hypersensitivity for hydroxychloroquine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain intensity at week 24 (100 mm VAS) compared to baseline | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hand function at week 24 (AUSCAN and AIMS2-SF) compared to baseline Pain intensity at week 6 and 12 compared to baseline Radiographic progression at week 24 | — |
Countries
Netherlands