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Efficacy of a Single Injection of CTM for Post-Operative CMC Arthritis

Efficacy of a Single Injection of Connective Tissue Matrix for Post-Operative CMC Arthritis

Status
Enrolling by invitation
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06171529
Acronym
CTM CMC
Enrollment
50
Registered
2023-12-14
Start date
2023-03-07
Completion date
2026-01-31
Last updated
2024-03-28

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Thumb Base Joint, Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis, Thumb

Brief summary

The goal of this study is to determine the success rate of a single Carpometacarpal (CMC) thumb injection after arthroplasty surgery for primary osteoarthritis of the CMC joint.

Detailed description

CTM Biomedical markets and distributes decellularized particulate human placental connective-tissue matrix products, intended solely for homologous use to supplement or replace damaged or inadequate connective-tissue. These are structural tissue allografts processed according to the criteria contained in 21CFR 1271.10(a) for regulation solely under section 361 of the Public Health Service Act. CTM Flow is decellularized particulate human placental connective-tissue matrix provided in a vial. Postoperative pain after basilar thumb arthritis reconstruction is often quite significant. CTM flow is an extracellular matrix implant that supplements and replaces damaged tissues. Small unpublished case series in total knee arthroplasty, ENT procedures, and rotator cuff repair have shown beneficial results from CTM. We hope to show similar results in this assessment of CTM in the Post-operative CMC arthroplasty patient population. The primary outcome measure will be narcotic use postoperatively in the first 3 weeks after surgery, as measured by patient tracking. Patients will track post-op pain meds including narcotics, and OTC pain medication for the duration of their follow up period. Per standard of care, patients will be encouraged to change to Tylenol and/or ibuprofen pain medicine as soon as they are able. Secondary outcomes will be quickDASH and VAS pain.

Interventions

DEVICECTM

CTM Flow is stored in 1cc vials and is stable at room temperature and does not need to be refrigerated. CTM Flow will be supplied to and stored at the IHTSC Beltway Surgery Center. Product will be stored at room temperature without continued temperature control. All product will be kept in the Beltway Surgery Center and will not be separated from the marketed non-study CTM. Treating Surgeons will remain blinded to the treatment group, but will ensure that only the injection is billed to patients and the CTM or saline are provided at no cost. Lexie Reissaus, CCRP will track drug accountability.

OTHERPlacebo

placebo/Saline control injection

Sponsors

CTM Biomedical
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Intervention model description

For patients who randomize to CTM: An unblinded IHTSC Fellow, nurse/PA, or OR staff will use a 3 or 5 cc syringe to draw up the CTM Flow material. A 23, or 20 gauge needle will be used to inject the CTM after arthroplasty and prior to closure of the capsule. To draw up the injection: allow the particulate to settle to the bottom and withdrawal fluid into the 3 or 5 cc syringe. It is ok if some particulate is drawn up into the syringe. 2cc of CTM will be injected into each patient. For patients who randomize to Saline: An unblinded IHTSC Fellow, nurse/PA, or OR staff will use a 3 or 5 cc syringe to draw up the saline. A 23 gauge needle will be used to inject the saline after arthroplasty and prior to closure of the capsule. 2cc of saline will be injected into each patient.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

1. Males or females age 18 or older 2. Patients presenting for basilar thumb reconstruction surgery (any surgical technique) 3. Patients who can consent to be a part of this study 4. Patients who are able to return to the Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center or satellite location for follow up time points

Exclusion criteria

1. Additional procedures at the same time 2. Patients with previous basilar thumb reconstruction on the operative side (revision surgery) 3. Chronic narcotic use 4. Women who are pregnancy or breastfeeding 5. Non-English speaking

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Narcotic Use6 Weeksnumber of narcotic medications taken in recover

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
VAS Pain6 MonthsPROM
quickDASH6 MonthsPROM

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026