Study on Basal Joint Arthritis Prospective (NCT01376024) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study on Basal Joint Arthritis Prospective
United States800 participantsStarted 2007-03-02
Plain-language summary
The data in this prospective registry will be used 1) to define which surgical and nonoperative techniques are most effective at providing pain relief, restoring function, are cost effective, and patients are satisfied with their outcomes; and 2) to design focused clinical questions regarding the optimal treatment of basal joint arthritis of the thumb in future randomized controlled trials. There are no interventions or changes in patient care associated with this study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who have symptomatic basal joint arthritis.
* Patients who are capable of providing informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients younger than 18 years old at the time of enrollment.
* Patients with neuromuscular disease affecting the operated hand, not caused by the CMC operation.
* Patients with known inflammatory arthritic conditions, such as rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis.
* Patients with a history of or current infection of the basal joint of the affected hand.
* Patients who are demented or are unable to provide informed consent.
* Patients unable to comply with study guidelines.
* Patients who have metacarpophalangeal joint hyperextension are NOT excluded. These patients will be followed and if they receive a capsulodesis or other procedure at the MCPJ at the same time as their basal joint arthroplasty this will be noted in their data records.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Flexion/extension range of MCP joint
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year
2
Flexion/extension range of IP joint
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year
3
Grip strength
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year
4
Key-pinch strength
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year
5
Tip-pinch strength
Timeframe: Baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year