Clinical trial for Thumb Osteoarthritis
Official title Variable Immobilization Protocol for Arthroplasty of the Carpometacarpal Joint of the Thumb
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04828954
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is testing whether a shorter or longer period of thumb splinting after surgery improves healing and function.
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are a middle‑aged or older woman with thumb joint arthritis who has had or will have thumb joint surgery.
- What's involved
- You will wear a non‑removable thumb splint for either 2 weeks or 6 weeks after surgery. You will fill out questionnaires and have your thumb checked by the doctors during follow‑up visits.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 6 weeks of splinting, plus several follow‑up visits over the next few months.
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 40 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age \>= 40 years old
- Trapeziectomy with LRTI
- Simple Trapeziectomy
- Suspensionplasty (suture vs. APL)
You likely can't join if
- Patients \< 40 years of age
- Patients who have undergone prior surgical procedures on the thumb base
- Patients with history of prior procedure at the base of thumb, or those with plan for concomitant carpal tunnel release or thumb metacarpophalangeal...
- Those undergoing implant arthroplasty
- Patients with a diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis
- Patients with diagnosis of hypermobility syndrome
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
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?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
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, 40 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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