Thumb joint replacement shows promise for arthritis pain relief

NCT ID NCT07169474

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Clinique Saint Jean, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether replacing the joint at the base of the thumb can improve hand function and reduce pain in people with thumb base osteoarthritis. Researchers will follow 300 adults who have this surgery and measure their hand function before and one year after the operation. The goal is to see if this procedure offers a reliable way to ease symptoms and improve daily activities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: thumb joint replacement surgery (arthroplasty with a MAIA or TOUCH prosthesis)
What this could lead to: If successful, this surgery could become a standard option to reduce pain and improve hand function for people with thumb base osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong: This is an observational follow-up study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less definitive. Surgery carries risks like infection, nerve damage, or need for repeat surgery.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

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

TRAPEZIOMETACARPAL OSTEOARTHRITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique St jean sud de france
RECRUITING

Montpellier, 34430, France

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