New thumb implant surgery tested against standard care

NCT ID NCT03722537

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares the usual surgery for thumb arthritis to a newer procedure that implants donated tissue at the base of the thumb. Researchers will track hand function and pain in 200 adults for one year after surgery. The goal is to see if the new approach leads to better recovery and less disability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease osteoarthritis, hand osteoarthritis, toe

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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