Biomechanical Evaluation With Finite Element Models in Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthitis: Prosp… (NCT07614269) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Biomechanical Evaluation With Finite Element Models in Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthitis: Prospective Comparative Analysis of Loads in Arthroplasty With or Without Implants
40 participantsStarted 2026-06-15
Plain-language summary
To better understand the load distribution in the Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint (CMC joint) in presence of osteoarthritis and how surgery by means of a suspension-resection arthroplasty or a joint replacement by means of a metal prosthesis affects this load distribution. These studies allow to supporting medical decisions and surgical treatments results with biomechanical evidence.The clinical management of the patients will be adapted to the treatment standards of the Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, without the performance of this study influencing this process.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years – 88 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Primary Osteoarthritis in thumb CMC joint in the hand
* Adults aged between 50 and 88 years old included.
* Thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis, radiographic stages II, III and IV by Eaton- Littler classification (1973).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Asymptomatic primary osteoarthritis in thumb CMC joint
* Patients with osteoarthritis and age less than 50 years or more than 88 years.
* Patients who have had previous interventions in the area, in this joint, injuries in this hand or fractures.
* Patients with rheumatic diseases or collagen diseases that create joint instability.
* Patients with physical or mental conditions that preclude intervention.
* Thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis, radiographic stages I by Eaton-Littler classification (1973)
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
Thumb carpometarcarpal joint radiological evaluation
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Thumb carpometacarpal joint CT scan evaluation
Timeframe: 12 months
3
3D modeling and finite element methods of evaluation of the CT scan before and after surgical intervention.
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07614269
SponsorFundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau