Functional Outcome Following Surgical Treatment of Patients With Sternoclavicular Joint Infection

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05234385

Acronym

SCJ Infection

Enrollment

Registered

2022-02-10

Start date

2022-01-02

Completion date

2022-04-21

Last updated

2024-06-05

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Conditions

Sternoclavicular Joint Infection

Keywords

QuickDASH questionnaire, extended SCJ resection

Brief summary

The Sternoclavicular joints (SCJ) represents an important factor in stability of shoulder joint. Its influence and its function is important for the functionality of the shoulder. SCJ infection is a rare condition and remains often mistreated and potentially life threatening. This study is to assess the cases treated at the University Hospital Basel with a surgical approach of extended resection of the SCJ. One prospective follow-up visit inclusive one physical examination per patient will be performed to evaluate the long-term functional results of arm, shoulder, hand function with the QuickDASH questionnaire.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patient assigned and treated at the Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Basel (USB) * At hospital admission diagnosed with clinical characteristics of sternoclavicular joint infection * Surgical treatment of extended SCJ resection received * Signed written informed consent according to ICH-GCP regulations prior to initiation of any protocol-specific activities/procedure * Patients who died will be included if a signed USB general research consent is available

Exclusion criteria

* Isolated sternal or clavicular infection * Patients received other surgery than extended SCJ resection at USB thoracic surgery * Inability to follow procedures or insufficient knowledge of language (German/French) or inability to give consent * Patients who have clearly stated that they would not agree in providing their clinical data for scientific purposes

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
QuickDASH score	one time assessment at the prospective follow-up visit (timeframe of maximal 1 hour)	QuickDASH score of the mobility of the arm, shoulder, hand and its function by using the QuickDASH questionnaire. The QuickDASH is scored in two components: the disability/symptom section (11 items, scored 1-5) and the optional high performance sport/music or work modules (4 items, scored 1-5). A higher score indicates greater disability.

Countries

Switzerland

Outcome results