Thumb surgery recovery: is therapy a must or a myth?
NCT ID NCT06820528
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether formal hand therapy is needed after surgery for thumb arthritis. About 180 adults having thumb joint surgery will be randomly assigned to either get standard in-clinic therapy or not. The goal is to see if skipping therapy affects thumb movement and function.
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University of Missouri - Columbia
RECRUITINGColumbia, Missouri, 65212, United States
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