Comparing two surgeries for thumb arthritis pain and function
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if a thumb joint replacement works better than the standard surgery for reducing pain and improving hand use in people with thumb arthritis (grades I to III).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have thumb arthritis (grade I, II, or III — not the most severe grade IV)
- You do not have severe osteoporosis (brittle bones)
- You do not have an allergy to metals
- You have not had prior surgery on this thumb joint
- You have no joint deformities that would make implant placement difficult
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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