Wrist Arthritis study: Four-Corner Arthrodesis
Official title Randomized Comparison of PARtial Wrist Fusion With or Without Triquetral Excision (PARTE)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04580225
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing which of two wrist fusion surgeries works better. It looks at how well the wrist heals and moves after the operation.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you have wrist arthritis caused by a past injury.
- What's involved
- You would be picked by chance, like a coin toss, to get one of two surgery types. Both surgeries fix the wrist, but one removes a small bone and the other does not.
- Time commitment
- The study tracks your recovery over time with check-ups and X-rays.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Participant has a stage II or III scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) or scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC) wrist and is a surgical...
You likely can't join if
- Participant has been diagnosed with other forms of wrist arthritis other than SLAC or SNAC
- Participant has significant arthritis of the ipsilateral hand/finger joint(s), major joint trauma, previous major wrist surgery, infection or...
- Participant has a physical or mental health condition preventing completion of consent or questionnaires
- Participant does not speak/read/understand English
- Participant has no fixed address or means of contact
- Participant is unwilling to complete necessary follow-ups
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant has a stage II or III scapholunate advanced collapse (SLAC) or scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse (SNAC) wrist and is a surgical candidate for the included surgical interventions
- Participant has been diagnosed with other forms of wrist arthritis other than SLAC or SNAC
- Participant has significant arthritis of the ipsilateral hand/finger joint(s), major joint trauma, previous major wrist surgery, infection or neuromuscular pathology affecting the function of the ipsilateral upper...
- Participant has a physical or mental health condition preventing completion of consent or questionnaires
- Participant does not speak/read/understand English
- Participant has no fixed address or means of contact
- Participant is unwilling to complete necessary follow-ups
- Surgeon concludes that eligible salvage techniques are not appropriate at the time of surgery (based on injury characteristics or concomitant wrist pathology)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
- London, Ontario, Canada
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Calgary, Alberta, Canada; St. Albert, Alberta, Canada; London, Ontario, Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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