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New thumb surgery technique could speed recovery from arthritis

NCT ID NCT07698301

Disease control Sponsor: Theodoros Mylonas Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two surgical procedures for thumb arthritis at the base of the thumb. One is a newer technique called Mini TightRope suspensionplasty, which uses a small suture-button system to stabilize the joint. The other is the standard ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) surgery. The study includes 50 adults with moderate to severe thumb arthritis who have not improved with non-surgical treatments. Researchers measure hand function, pain, strength, and complications over two years to see if the newer approach offers better or faster recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Mini TightRope suspensionplasty (surgical procedure using a suture-button system)
What this could lead to
If Mini TightRope proves better or equal to standard surgery, it could offer patients faster recovery and similar long-term hand function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both surgeries carry typical surgical risks like infection, nerve injury, or implant issues.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Symptomatic thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis * Eaton-Littler stage II-IV * Failure of at least six months of conservative treatment * Ability to provide informed consent * Ability to comply with follow-up Exclusion Criteria * Inflammatory arthritis * Previous thumb surgery * Concomitant carpal pathology * Incomplete radiographs * Inability to comply with rehabilitation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Capillary Malformations, Congenital, 1 osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

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Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Larissa, Thessaly, Greece

    Larissa, Thessaly, 41500, Greece

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