Off-the-Shelf Splints Versus Occupational Therapy Splints for Treatment of Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis

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Conditions studied: Trapeziometacarpal (TMC) Arthrosis

In brief

The specific aim is to compare the effectiveness of Off-the-Shelf splints and splints provided by Occupational Therapy for treatment of trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthrosis.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01775670

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

4

Starts

2013-02-01

Expected to finish

2016-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-05-15

Who can join

Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 40 years of age and older
• Clinical or radiological diagnosis of TMC arthrosis by MD
• English fluency and literacy

You may not qualify if…

• Prior surgical treatment of TMC arthrosis on same side
• Prior treatment of TMC arthrosis on same side with a splint during the last two months
• Prior injury of the trapeziometacarpal joint
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Pregnant women.

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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