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Scientists watch thumb muscles in action to improve osteoarthritis rehab

NCT ID NCT07668986

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Malaga Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how two thumb muscles work in people with and without thumb base osteoarthritis while they do six daily tasks like turning a key or writing. Researchers will use sticky sensors to record muscle activity. The goal is to find differences that could lead to better rehabilitation exercises for those with thumb arthritis.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help design better physical therapy exercises for people with thumb osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (50 people) that only measures muscle activity—it won't directly test a treatment or improve symptoms.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population will include adults aged 30 years and older, both men and women, divided into two groups. The first group will consist of individuals with a clinical diagnosis of thumb trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, and the second group will consist of healthy controls without musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting the hand.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion criteria for the TMC OA group: \- Clinical diagnosis of thumb TMC osteoarthritis. Inclusion criteria for the healthy group: \- Participants with no history of musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting the dominant hand were included. Exclusion Criteria : * Presence of numbness, tingling, or other sensory disturbances * Cardiac pacemaker implantation * Upper limb entrapment neuropathy or cervical radiculopathy * History of neuromuscular disease, polyneuropathy, or plexopathy * Systemic diseases such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, or chronic liver or kidney disease * History of cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, active anticoagulation therapy, chemotherapy, or exposure to neurotoxins * Recent upper limb soft tissue or bone injury (trauma, fracture, or surgery of the arm or neck).

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, hand

As listed by the trial registrant

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Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad de Málaga

    Málaga, Málaga, 29071, Spain

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