Understanding how ulnar hand deformities progress and are treated in kids
Official title: Prospective and Retrospective Observational Study on Longitudinal Ulnar Deficit: Analysis of Existing Medical Data and Parental Questionnaires
Run by Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice · NCT07404514 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at past medical data from children with unilateral or bilateral ulnar hand deformities to see how their condition changes over time and what factors influence surgical decisions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 28 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hopitaux de Saint-Maurice Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint-Maurice) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 12, 2026 |
| Main results expected | May 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 24, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07404514 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children with unilateral or bilateral ulnar hand deformities who have had prior assessments and are followed at CEREFAM or Hôpital Saint-Maurice/Paris Est Val-de-Marne.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients without preoperative or postoperative assessments or without completed medical records may not benefit from the insights.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational project analyzes existing medical records, imaging, and occupational therapy notes to describe the functional evolution of ulnar longitudinal deficiency and related hand deformities. It uses parent-reported quality of life and independence measures collected through PROMIS and ABILHAND-Kids-CP to gain perspectives on daily impact. No new exams or therapies are performed as part of the study; data are used to identify patterns that may guide future surgical decisions. It aims to clarify which clinical factors are associated with different management pathways and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians and families anticipate disease course and make better-informed decisions about surgical timing and management.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work in similar congenital hand conditions has shown value in aggregating historical data to understand management trends, suggesting this approach could yield useful guidance.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with unilateral or bilateral ulnar hand deformity, whether operated on or not * Follow-up at CEREFAM and/or Trousseau Hospital * Complete medical records containing previous assessments Exclusion Criteria: * Non-French-speaking patient * No preoperative or postoperative assessment
Where it's running
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Hôpitaux Paris Est Val-de-Marne - Centre de Référence des Malformations des Membres
Saint-Maurice, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Auriane AS SLAMA
- Email: auriane.slama@ght94n.fr
- Phone: 0143967556
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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.