Compare two surgeries for thumb CMC arthritis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two different operations for thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis. It looks at which surgery works better when other non-surgery treatments have not helped you.
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Who can take part
- You are age 50 or older
- You have arthritis only at the thumb CMC joint (not widespread arthritis in the wrist/hand)
- Your symptoms have lasted at least 6 months
- Non-surgery treatments have not worked for you
- You have not had prior surgery for thumb CMC arthritis
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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