Therapy Options for Thumb Arthritis After Surgery

Trapeziectomy and Suture Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis - Is In-Clinic Therapy Needed?

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
CMC Arthritis Occupational Therapy Hand Arthritis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
180 (estimated)
Sponsor
Julie Nuelle · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for people with arthritis in their thumb who are having surgery. Participants will be evaluated to see if formal therapy helps their recovery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am over 18 years old
  • I am having CMC arthroplasty surgery
  • I can read and write in English
  • I can give informed consent

You may not be able to join if

  • I am having a revision CMC arthroplasty
  • I have an acute traumatic dislocation of the CMC joint as my reason for surgery
  • I am receiving treatment for MCP hyperextension

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

The study is a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of formal occupational therapy on outcomes following CMC arthroplasty

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients over the age of 18 years * Patients undergoing CMC Arthroplasty * Ability to read and write in English * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing revision CMC arthroplasty * Acute traumatic dislocation of the CMC joint as indicat…
Contacts

Bryce T Fletcher, BS, CCRP

(573) 882-2663

umhsorthoenroll@health.missouri.edu

CONTACT

Vicki Jones, MEd, CCRP

umhsorthoenroll@health.missouri.edu

CONTACT