CompletedNot Applicable

Ligament Reconstruction Weilby vs Simple Trapeziectomy

Denmark60 participantsStarted 2017-10-01

Plain-language summary

There is currently no consensus on the best surgical approach for carpometacarpal osteoarthritis treatment. Simple trapeziectomy (TI) or trapeziectomy with ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) are both accepted procedures but evidence is lacking. We want to conduct a high quality prospective randomized trial in which preoperative and postoperative objective and subjective outcome measures of both procedures will be compared. In this trial, investigators compare the Weilby procedure (LRTI) to simple trapeziectomy (TI) with shame incisions in patients with severe trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis. Investigators hypothesize that TI will be equal to LRTI in terms of both subjective and objective outcome measures

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Primary carpometacarpal osteoarthritis Unresponsive to conservative treatment Ability to read and/or understand Danish Exclusion Criteria: Rheumatoid arthritis or other types of inflammatory arthritis Previous surgery of the hand TM joint arthritis stage Eaton Litter 1 or 2 TM arthritis due to fracture/dislocation Congenital thumb disorders Other types of surgery in addition to trapeziectomy / Weilby

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in physical function and symptoms

Timeframe: Change from baseline at 12 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03858946

SponsorUniversity of Southern Denmark

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-10-01

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