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A prospective, randomised, clinical trial comparing trapezial denervation with trapeziectomy for the surgical treatment of arthritis at the base of the thumb

A prospective, randomised, clinical trial comparing trapezial denervation with trapeziectomy for the surgical treatment of arthritis at the base of the thumb

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN66686094
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2002-07-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-05

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Conditions

Treatment of arthritis at the base of the thumb Surgery Arthrosis of first carpometacarpal joint

Interventions

A range of objective and subjective assessments carried out by the Occupational Therapists at three intervals: 1. Prior to surgery 2. 6 months after surgery 3. 12 months after surgery 4. 5 years after

Sponsors

Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with osteo-arthritis at the base of the thumb who attend the Pulvertaft Hand Centre.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Strength 2. Range of movement 3. Pain 4. Functional ability 5. Patient satisfaction—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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