A randomised controlled single blind trial comparing STTJ (scapho-trapezio-trapezoid joint)fusion and pyrocarbon interposition arthroplasty for osteoarthritis of the scapho-trapezio-trapezoid joint

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN12076542

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Osteoarthritis (OA) Musculoskeletal Diseases Osteoarthritis (OA)

Interventions

Group 1 (n=40) = STTJ fusion - standard procedure Group 2 (n=40) = pyrocarbon interposition arthroplasty

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who have STTJ osteoarthritis who have exhausted conservative methods of treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patents with extensive osteaoarthritis that includes the carpometacarpal joint who are not suitable for the procedure.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessment of pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026