Surgery to relieve pain from thumb arthritis

Arthroscopic Partial Trapeziectomy With Hematoma Distraction in Basal Thumb Arthritis

Not applicable Interventional Al-Azhar University · NCT05746091

This study is testing a new surgery to see if it can help adults with thumb arthritis feel less pain and use their thumbs better after other treatments haven't worked for them.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment24 (estimated)
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAl-Azhar University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Assiut)
Trial IDNCT05746091 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of arthroscopic partial trapezectomy combined with hematoma distraction for patients suffering from basal thumb arthritis. The procedure aims to alleviate pain and improve function in the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb, which is often severely affected by arthritis. Participants will be adults over 20 years old who have not found relief from conservative treatments for at least six months and are experiencing significant symptoms. The study will assess the outcomes of this surgical intervention in terms of pain reduction and functional improvement.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 20 years old with symptomatic basal thumb arthritis who have failed conservative treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities, previous surgeries on the thumb, or active infections may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve hand function for patients with thumb arthritis.

How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on surgical interventions for thumb arthritis, the specific combination of techniques in this study may offer novel insights into treatment efficacy.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age: adult patient \> 20years.
* Gender: Males \& Females.
* Symptomtic patient.
* Failed conservative treatment of 6 months duration
* Eaton stage II, III and IV of base thumb arthritis

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient presenting with flexor carpi radialis rupture
* Previous Zancolli arthroplasty
* Associated comorbidity as: RA,DM with joint destruction
* Infection
* Poor Skin Condition
* Active Pateint With High Joint Demand

Where this trial is running

Assiut

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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