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NCT Number: NCT03661281

Function Following Thumb MP Fusion and IP Fusion

This study is to determine function following simulated thumb metacarpophalangeal (MP) and thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint fusion. The investigators want to determine the functional limitation created by MP and IP joint fusion. 20-30 volunteers will be fitted for custom molded orthoplast splints immobilizing either the MP or IP joint. The volunteers will then be taken through multiple tests including lateral pinch strength, tip pinch, grip strength, grooved pegboard test time, and Jebson Taylor test. Each patient will be tested without a splint, with their MP joint immobilized and with their IP joint immobilized. The results of this study can be used for patient education before surgery in order to help them make informed decisions as well as manage expectations. It can also serve as a decision aid in pinch restoration in the context of ulnar nerve palsy.

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Key information

Conditions

Osteoarthritis Arthritis Joint Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Rheumatic Diseases

Age range

18 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

New York University School of Medicine

New York, 10016, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patient is a healthy volunteer
  • Patient is willing and able to review and sign a study informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

  • Any subject who does not want to voluntarily participate.

Treatment and study plan

Jebsen Taylor Hand function test

Diagnostic Test

consists of seven test items, which are felt to represent various hand activities. These test items include: writing a short sentence; turning over 365 inch cards; picking up small objects and placing in a container; stacking checkers; simulated eating; moving empty large cans; and moving weighted large cans.

Pinch strength

Diagnostic Test

Measured in every splint position using a standard dynamometer

Grooved pegboard test

Diagnostic Test

Time will be measured and compared between control, MP splint and IP splint

Primary outcomes

  1. Jebsen Taylor hand function test

    Time frame: 1 Month

    This consists of seven test items, which are felt to represent various hand activities. Each activity will be timed.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

NYU Langone Health

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Sep 7, 2018
Registry last updated
Feb 7, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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