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New treatment option for Osteoarthritis of the CMC-1 Joint
Official title TRACE - Thumb Base Replacement Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis.
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07178223
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Osteoarthritis in the base of the thumb is one of the most common forms of hand arthritis. It usually appears in middle age, particularly in women, and can cause significant pain and loss of function.
- Time commitment: about 10 years
- 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
Adults
You may be able to join if
- Osteoarthritis in the thumb base. Radiological Eaton class 1-3 (Ladd et al. 2015).
- Clinical signs of thumb base osteoarthritis: pain at palpation of the CMC-1 joint and pain during provocation/grinding test. The are identical to...
You likely can't join if
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
- Ongoing infection in the hand or wrist.
- History of gout or pseudogout in the hand.
- Inability to co-operate with the follow-up protocol (language difficulties, severe psychiatric disorder, cognitive impairment, drug addiction).
- Chronic pain syndrome / centralized pain.
- Intra-articular corticosteroid injection in the affected joint within 3 months. -Eaton Littler class 4 (symptomatic STT joint osteoarthritis). The...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Stockholm, Sweden
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 study runs about 10 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, not specified. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Stockholm, Sweden. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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