Understanding short-term recovery after hand surgery for arthritis
Short-term Recovery After Trapeziectomy and TMC Prosthesis: a Diary Study
This study is trying to see how well people recover after two different hand surgeries for arthritis and how their experiences differ during the healing process.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zoetermeer, South Holland) |
| Trial ID | NCT06654349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather insights into the short-term recovery and patient experiences following two surgical procedures for osteoarthritis of the first carpometacarpal joint: trapeziectomy and TMC-joint arthroplasty. A total of 200 participants will be enrolled, with 100 undergoing each procedure. Participants will maintain a diary to document their pain levels, medication use, functional abilities, and overall quality of life during the recovery period. The study seeks to compare the outcomes of these two common surgical approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-75 who have failed conservative treatment for osteoarthritis and are scheduled for trapeziectomy or TMC-joint arthroplasty.
Not a fit: Patients with mental disabilities, active infections, current malignancies, or recent corticoid infiltration may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable information to improve recovery protocols and patient care after hand surgery for arthritis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on short-term recovery experiences specifically for these procedures, the study addresses a gap in existing literature, suggesting a novel approach to understanding patient outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Failed conservative treatment for osteoarthritis * Planned for trapeziectomy or TMC-joint arthroplasty * Age 18-75 years * Willing and able to comply with the postoperative functional assessment and to participate in a rehabilitation schedule Exclusion Criteria: * Mentally disabled patients * Active infection * Current malignancy * Infiltration (corticoids \< 3 months) The following criteria is specific for the TMC-joint arthroplasty group and is an addition to the criteria mentioned above: * Trapezium height \< 8 mm
Where this trial is running
Zoetermeer, South Holland
- Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum — Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rianne Oomen
- Email: Onderzoek@rhoc.nl
- Phone: +31792065595
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.