Comparing woodcasting and thermoplast splints after hand surgery
Official title: Patient Satisfaction for Post-Operative Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty: Wood Casting Versus Thermoplastic Splint
Run by Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education · NCT06876350 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing which type of splint, woodcasting or thermoplast, patients prefer after hand surgery to help with their recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 26 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Foundation for Orthopaedic Research and Education Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Tampa, Florida) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 3, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | September 25, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06876350 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years old who are eligible for carpometacarpal arthroplasty and can comply with the treatment schedule.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant or deemed unsuitable by the principal investigator will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While there may be studies on splinting techniques, this specific comparison of woodcasting versus thermoplast splints in this context is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.