Using treated umbilical cord tissue to treat hand osteoarthritis

Evaluation of the Treatment of Symptomatic Scaphotrapeziotrapezoidal (STT) Osteoarthritis With a Treated, Devitalized and Sterile Amniotic Membrane of Umbilical Cord Placed in Joint Interposition

Phase 2 Interventional TBF Genie Tissulaire · NCT06038331

This study is testing if a special treatment using umbilical cord tissue can help people with hand arthritis feel less pain and improve their hand function after other treatments haven't worked.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment14 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 75 Years
SexAll
SponsorTBF Genie Tissulaire Industry-sponsored
Locations4 sites (Besançon and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06038331 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This open, prospective, multicenter trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a sterile, devitalized umbilical cord amniotic membrane implant for patients suffering from scapho-trapezio-trapezoid (STT) osteoarthritis. Participants will receive the implant placed in joint interposition after failing to improve with medical treatment for at least three months. The study will assess pain relief and functional improvement using standardized scoring systems. The trial is designed to gather data on the safety and efficacy of this innovative treatment approach.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with symptomatic STT osteoarthritis who have not responded to medical treatment.

Not a fit: Patients with uncontrolled epilepsy, significant neuropathy, or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide significant pain relief and improved function for patients with STT osteoarthritis.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of amniotic membrane in joint treatments is gaining interest, this specific application for STT osteoarthritis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Male or female; age between 18 and 75 years.
* Patient with symptomatic STT OA.
* Patient treated medically for functional signs for more than 3 months, without improvement, justifying a surgical intervention.
* Patient with a QuickDash score \> 33 points (converted to 50%).
* Patient with wrist pain in front of the STT joint at rest = or \> 4/10 on VAS.
* Patient who received the study information and provided consent.
* Member or beneficiary of a national health insurance plan.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant or breastfeeding woman; woman without effective contraception.
* Patient with functional rhizarthrosis that has not been stabilized or treated medically or surgically.
* Patient with signs of neuropathy with functional disorders such as hyperesthesia.
* Patient with uncontrolled epilepsy or neuropathy that contraindicates locoregional anesthesia.
* Person confined by a judicial or administrative decision.
* Adult subjected to legal protection measures or unable to provide his/her consent.

Where this trial is running

Besançon and 3 other locations

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.
Conditions Osteoarthritis HandScaphoTrapezioTrapezoid OsteoArthritis
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.