Status:
TERMINATED
PRCT: Ligament Reconstruction & Tendon Interposition With a Joint Spacer for Trapeziometacarpal OA
Lead Sponsor:
Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society
Conditions:
Joint Disease
Eligibility:
All Genders
50+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of two types of operative treatment in terms of resolving symptoms, improving function and also with respect to x-ray outcomes. The hypothesi...
Detailed Description
Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthritis is a common condition, which occurs when the cartilage (tissue) covering the bones at the joint at the base of the thumb wear away. This condition occurs in 10% of w...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- isolated trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis
- duration of symptoms of at least six months
- failure to respond to non-operative management
- age 50 or older
- less than 30 degrees of ipsilateral MCP hyperextension
- British Columbian resident living in the Lower Mainland and available for protocol follow-up
Exclusion
- previous surgery for TMC arthritis
- other significant ipsilateral wrist or hand pathology
- a history of inflammatory arthropathy
- a requirement for concommitant surgery for another condition
- any previous hand or wrist fracture
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 14 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00671333
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
November 14 2017
Last Update
May 2 2018
Active Locations (2)
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1
Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, V3L 3W7
2
Eagle Ridge Hospital
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada, V3H 3W9