Hand Osteoarthritis: investigating Pain Effects of estrogen-containing therapy (HOPE-e): a protocol for a feasibility randomised placebo-controlled trial

<br><strong>Background: </strong>Hand osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition, causing pain, stiffness and reduced quality of life. Incidence is higher amongst women, particularly around the age of the menopause. Whilst the relationship between sex hormones and OA has been studie...

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Hauptverfasser: Marian, IR, Goff, M, Williams, J, Gulati, M, Chester-Jones, M, Francis, A, Watson, M, Vincent, T, Woollacott, S, Mackworth-Young, C, Glover, V, Furniss, D, Gardiner, M, Lamb, S, Vincent, K, Barber, V, Black, J, Dutton, S, Watt, F
Format: Journal article
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: BioMed Central 2021