RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05127005

Efficacy of Trapeziectomy Versus Sham Surgery in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis at the Base of the Thumb

A Multi-center, Investigator-blinded, Randomized, Parallel Group, Superiority Study to Compare the Efficacy of Trapeziectomy Versus Sham Surgery in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis at the Base of the Thumb

Sponsor

Tampere University Hospital

Enrollment

132 participants

Start Date

Jan 20, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Thumb Osteoarthritis

Summary

A multi-center randomized placebo-controlled clinical trial which determines the efficacy of trapeziectomy in patients with persistent painful osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb. The primary outcome is patient reported evaluation of pain and function of the wrist and hand at 6 months after the randomization to treatment group.

Eligibility

Min Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a procedure called Sham and a procedure called Trapeziectomy for people with thumb osteoarthritis. The study is currently recruiting participants at 4 locations. People eligible for this study include aged 45 Years and older.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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