Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of NeuFlex and Swanson Metacarpophalangeal Implants for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Lead Sponsor:
Unity Health Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
DePuy Orthopaedics
Stryker Trauma and Extremities
Conditions:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The main hypotheses for this study are as follows: 1. The use of NeuFlex implant results in flexion in the fourth and fifth MP joints that is at least 10 degrees greater than with teh use of the Swan...
Detailed Description
Many studies have evaluated metacarpophalangeal joint (MP) range of motion following Swanson arthroplasty. These studies report that overall MP flexion is restricted postoperatively. They do not usual...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- rheumatoid arthritis
- primary metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty of all 4 digits
Exclusion
- diagnosis of other connective tissue disorder (e.g. SLE, MCTD)
- previous surgery of MP joints
- revision metacarpophalangeal arthroplasty
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2000
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
August 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00463424
Start Date
October 1 2000
End Date
August 1 2005
Last Update
April 20 2007
Active Locations (1)
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1W8