Understanding short-term recovery after hand surgery for arthritis
Official title: Short-term Recovery After Trapeziectomy and TMC Prosthesis: a Diary Study
Run by Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum · NCT06654349 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zoetermeer, South Holland) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | May 21, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06654349 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mental disabilities, active infections, current malignancies, or recent corticoid infiltration may 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 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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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Reinier Haga Orthopedisch Centrum
Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Rianne Oomen
- Email: Onderzoek@rhoc.nl
- Phone: +31792065595
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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.