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Function Following Thumb MP Fusion and IP Fusion

NCT03661281 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 32

Last updated 2020-02-07

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Jebsen Taylor Hand function 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.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Pinch strength

Measured in every splint position using a standard dynamometer

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Grooved pegboard test

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Eitan Melamed, MD · NYU Langone Health

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-02-01
Primary Completion
2019-05-01
Completion
2019-06-24

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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