Splinting for thumb base osteoarthritis: a feasibility study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001639213
• Lead Sponsor: Miranda Buhler

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-10-03
• Study Completion: 2020-03-05
• Last Update Posted: 24 November 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

•English-speaking adults with thumb carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis
•Aged 40+ years
•Answer yes” to the question, Have you experienced aching, discomfort, pain and/or stiffness in or around the joint at the base of either thumb on most days for at least 1 month (15 or more days of the month) during the past year?” and have no other specific diagnosis.
•Minimum severity pain VAS 4/10
•Minimum score FIHOA 6/30
•Tenderness on palpation of the trapeziometacarpal joint
•Positive grind test OR traction-shift test OR observable step-off” sign.
•Give written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

•Thumb non-symptomatic for the past month
•Previous surgery of the symptomatic joint
•Steroid injection in the past 6 months
•Previous splint intervention prescribed by health professional
•Concurrent rheumatoid arthritis or any other significant inflammatory or autoimmune conditions affecting the hand such as scleroderma, systemic lupus erythematosus and psoriatic arthritis, or another kind of chronic pain syndrome or metabolic disorder, such as fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, or gout.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified