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Trapeziectomy and Suture Suspensionplasty for Thumb Carpometacarpal Arthritis - Is In-Clinic Therapy Needed?

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients over the age of 18 years
* Patients undergoing CMC Arthroplasty
* Ability to read and write in English
* Ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing revision CMC arthroplasty
* Acute traumatic dislocation of the CMC joint as indication for surgery
* Concomitant treatment of MCP hyperextension

About the study

The study is a randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of formal occupational therapy on outcomes following CMC arthroplasty

What is being tested

• Occupational Therapy (behavioral)
• Home Exercise Program (behavioral)

Sponsor: Julie Nuelle · Participants: 180 · Started: Apr 17, 2025

Contact the study team

• Bryce T Fletcher, BS, CCRP · Phone: (573) 882-2663

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06820528

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.