Simpler wrist surgery may match standard procedure for arthritis pain
NCT ID NCT03315377
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of wrist fusion surgery for people with advanced wrist arthritis (SNAC or SLAC). The simpler procedure, lunate-capitate fusion (LCF), is being tested against the standard four-corner fusion (4CF) to see if it provides similar grip strength and function. About 64 adults with grade 2-3 arthritis will be randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for outcomes like strength, motion, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgery (lunate-capitate fusion or four-corner fusion)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that a simpler, less invasive wrist fusion surgery works as well as the standard procedure, offering patients a faster recovery with similar outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both surgeries carry risks like infection or the bone not healing properly.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Dept of Handsurgery SÖS
Stockholm, Sweden
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