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Compares treatment options for Wrist Osteoarthritis
Official title Proximal Row Carpectomy vs Four-corner Fusion for Osteoarthritis of the Wrist
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04260165
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Study purpose is to compare the outcome after proximal row carpectomy (PRC) vs four-corner fusion (FCA) for SLAC/SNAC II-III type osteoarthritis (OA) in a double-blinded randomized controlled study setting. Patients with radiologically and clinically confirmed OA are randomized (1:1 computer generated sequence with random block size) to two parallel groups and will undergo either PRC or FCA.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- SLAC/SNAC II-III
- Age 18 - 75
- Symptom duration \> 3 months
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status (ASA) I-II
You likely can't join if
- Patient eligible for SL reconstruction or scaphoid
- Ulnocarpal/pancarpal arthritis
- Lunate fossa, proximal lunate arthrosis or both
- Age \ 75 years
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Heavy smoking (\> 20 cigarettes per day)
See the full eligibility criteria
- SLAC/SNAC II-III
- Age 18 - 75
- Symptom duration \> 3 months
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists physical status (ASA) I-II
- Patient eligible for SL reconstruction or scaphoid
- Ulnocarpal/pancarpal arthritis
- Lunate fossa, proximal lunate arthrosis or both
- Age \ 75 years
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Heavy smoking (\> 20 cigarettes per day)
- Condition or medication affecting bony healing (eg diabetes mellitus with poor glycemic control, malnutrition, use of per oral corticosteroids)
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Neurological condition affecting upper limb function
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Helsinki, Finland
- Jyväskylä, Finland
- Kotka, Finland
- Tampere, Finland
- Turku, Finland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Helsinki, Finland; Jyväskylä, Finland; Kotka, Finland; Tampere, Finland; Turku, Finland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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