U.S., Sept. 18 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07178223) titled 'TRACE - Thumb Base Replacement Arthroplasty for Osteoarthritis.' on Aug. 30.
Brief Summary: Osteoarthritis in the base of the thumb is one of the most common forms of hand arthritis. It usually appears in middle age, particularly in women, and can cause significant pain and loss of function. Early treatment often includes splints, painkillers, joint protection techniques, or steroid injections. If these measures are not enough, surgery is considered.
The current standard operation in Sweden is trapeziectomy-removing a small bone at the base of the thumb. This usually gives good pain relief at rest, but many patients continue to ex...