Comparing woodcasting and thermoplast splints after hand surgery
Patient Satisfaction for Post-Operative Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: Wood Casting Versus Thermoplastic Splint
This study is testing which type of splint, woodcasting or thermoplast, patients prefer after hand surgery to help with their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Trial ID | NCT06876350 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates patient preferences between two types of splints, woodcasting and thermoplast, following carpometacarpal arthroplasty. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of the splint types after their surgery. Their compliance and satisfaction will be assessed through surveys over a six-week period. The goal is to determine which splint is preferred by patients for post-operative care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are eligible for carpometacarpal arthroplasty and can comply with the treatment schedule.
Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant or deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved patient satisfaction and outcomes in post-surgical care for carpometacarpal joint arthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be studies on splinting techniques, this specific comparison of woodcasting versus thermoplast splints in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 18 years old. * Intact Medical Decision Making * Eligible for Surgical Intervention * Willing to comply with all aspects of the treatment and evaluation schedule over 6 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant Women * Deemed Unsuitable by Principal Investigator
Where this trial is running
Tampa, Florida
- Florida Orthopaedic Institute — Tampa, Florida, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Doarn, MD — Florida Orthopaedic Institute
- Study coordinator: Andy Nguyen, BS
- Email: anguyen@foreonline.org
- Phone: 8139789700
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.