Oval-8 Splinting Versus Standardized Treatment With Tee Pee or Forearm Based Thumb Spica Splinting

NCT ID: NCT02266095

Last Updated: 2016-11-04

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

WITHDRAWN

Clinical Phase

NA

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2016-01-31

Study Completion Date

2016-08-31

Brief Summary

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The oval-8 splint has been developed for many uses in finger pathology and trauma. It has not, however, been used to treat thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthritis. When treating thumb CMC joint osteoarthritis, splinting is a very widely used and supported treatment option for non-operative management. Many studies have been performed showing that thumb spica splinting in abduction with either a hand based or forearm based splint improves pain. This study aims to compare the effects of a novel splinting approach with oval-8 splints for the hyperextended thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint vs. standardized treatment with Tee Pee splinting (hand based thumb spica) or forearm thumb spica splinting on pain and function of patients with thumb CMC joint arthritis.

This is a pilot study will address the following hypothesis: Splinting of the hyperextended thumb IP joint with oval-8 splints will lead to increased DASH scores and decreased pain on physical exam compared to splinting with thumb spica splints in patients with thumb CMC arthritis.

Detailed Description

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After informed consent is obtained and the patient has met all of the inclusion criteria and non of the exclusion criteria, the patient will be assigned a study ID number. The patient will be randomized with a ratio of 1:1:1 to a splint treatment with either a forearm thumb spica splint, Tee-Pee splint or oval- 8 splint at the time of initial visit to Orthopaedic Hand clinic (week 1 visit). The patient will be fitted and provided with the appropriate splint by Orthopaedic physician.

Baseline radiographs (3 views anterior-posterior, lateral and oblique) and data points will be gathered from initial clinic history and physical, as performed per normal clinical protocol: arthritis grade, hand involved, dominant hand, interphalangeal (IP) extension, MCP extension, pinch strength, grip strength, pain scale, location of pain, DASH scores, analgesic use, and work/hobby activity. Additionally, demographic data including age, gender and race/ethnicity will be gathered and patient will be asked to repeat pinch and grip tests with study splint applied and asked to repeat assessment of pain scale.

Conditions

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Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint Arthritis

Keywords

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Osteoarthritis Thumb spica splint Oval-8 splint Tee-Pee splint

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Oval-8 Splint

Patients will be asked to wear their assigned splint 24 hours per day with removal for hygiene care. Follow-up appointments will occur at week 4 and 12. Each visit will include a clinical examination, splint assessment for continued appropriate fit and evaluation of skin for irritation or breakdown.

Standard non-operative therapy includes activity modification, therapy, NSAIDS, splinting (thumb spica or Tee-Pee). Oval-8 splints are not commonly used for treatment of thumb CMC arthritis.

Procedures will be undertaken to minimize patient discomfort. Participants will be instructed to continue with range of motion exercises to 2-5th digits and elbow to try to avoid stiffness.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Oval-8 Splint

Intervention Type DEVICE

Splinting with Oval-8

Tee Pee Splint

Patients will be asked to wear their assigned splint 24 hours per day with removal for hygiene care. Follow-up appointments will occur at week 4 and 12. Each visit will include a clinical examination, splint assessment for continued appropriate fit and evaluation of skin for irritation or breakdown.

Standard non-operative therapy includes activity modification, therapy, NSAIDS, splinting (thumb spica or Tee-Pee).

Procedures will be undertaken to minimize patient discomfort. Participants will be instructed to continue with range of motion exercises to 2-5th digits and elbow to try to avoid stiffness.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Tee Pee Splint

Intervention Type DEVICE

Splinting with Tee Pee

Forearm Based Splint

Patients will be asked to wear their assigned splint 24 hours per day with removal for hygiene care. Follow-up appointments will occur at week 4 and 12. Each visit will include a clinical examination, splint assessment for continued appropriate fit and evaluation of skin for irritation or breakdown.

Standard non-operative therapy includes activity modification, therapy, NSAIDS, splinting (thumb spica or Tee-Pee).

Procedures will be undertaken to minimize patient discomfort. Participants will be instructed to continue with range of motion exercises to 2-5th digits and elbow to try to avoid stiffness.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Forearm Based Splint

Intervention Type DEVICE

Splinting with Forearm based

Interventions

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Oval-8 Splint

Splinting with Oval-8

Intervention Type DEVICE

Tee Pee Splint

Splinting with Tee Pee

Intervention Type DEVICE

Forearm Based Splint

Splinting with Forearm based

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis
* greater than or equal to 35 degrees of passive thumb interphalangeal (IP) joint hyperextension on physical exam

Exclusion Criteria

* History of hand surgery to affected hand
* Prior surgical treatment for thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis.
* Patients with diagnosis of an autoimmune arthritis and post traumatic arthritis
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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University of Florida

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Marc B Kaye, M.D.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Florida

Locations

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UF Health Orthopaedics - Jacksonville (Emerson)

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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UFJ 2013-136

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id