Function Following Thumb MP Fusion and IP Fusion

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Osteoarthritis

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03661281

Run by

NYU Langone Health

People needed

32

Starts

2018-02-01

Expected to finish

2019-06-24

Last updated by the study team

2020-02-07

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• Any subject who does not want to voluntarily participate.

Where it is running

• New York University School of Medicine — New York, New York, United States

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