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AI could revolutionize thumb arthritis assessment
NCT ID NCT07458971
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at thumb osteoarthritis, a common cause of pain and weakness at the base of the thumb. Researchers will assess 93 people using a broad approach that includes physical, psychological, and social factors. They will also test whether artificial intelligence can predict a patient's overall profile from just a few key measurements. The goal is to improve how doctors evaluate and manage this condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more comprehensive way to assess thumb osteoarthritis, helping doctors tailor treatments to each patient's needs.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage observational study, not testing a treatment. The AI predictions may not be accurate enough for real-world use, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 93 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Individuals with trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis referred to the Hand Surgery Rehabilitation Unit at Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey.
- Ages
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25 to 74 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (TMC OA) confirmed by an orthopedic surgeon and/or hand surgeon * TMC OA-related symptoms persisting for more than 3 months * Aged between 25 and 74 years * Literate in Turkish * Adequate cognitive function (Mini-Mental State Examination score of 25 or above) * No other chronic systemic disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, chronic diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic hepatitis) * Voluntary participation with signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to participate * Presence of a different orthopedic condition or prior surgery involving the thumb on the unilateral upper extremity * Uncontrolled systemic diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure, endocrine system disease, history of stroke) * Diagnosis of any major psychopathology and currently receiving psychiatric or psychological treatment * Pregnancy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Hand Surgery Rehabilitation Unit
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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