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NCT ID: NCT05896410 Not yet recruiting - Clinical trials for Thumb Osteoarthritis

3D-Printed Hand Orthosis Versus Thermoplastic Orthosis

Start date: June 1, 2023
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study will investigate the effectiveness of 3D-printed splints for treating thumb osteoarthritis (CMC OA). These splints are made by Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists out of low-temperature plastic and formed on the patient's hand. 3D printed splints involve photographing the hand and creating a digital file of the splint. This is then printed and fit on the patient. The goal of this cross-over clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of 3D-printed splints versus thermoplastic splints for treating thumb osteoarthritis (CMC OA). The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Primary objective: • Evaluate the general useability and possible benefits of splint production by 3D printing in a clinical setting Secondary objectives: - Compare the effectiveness of 3D printed orthosis and the low-temperature plastic fabrication manual method in pain reduction - Compare the effectiveness of 3D printed orthosis and the low-temperature plastic fabrication manual method in improving the function. - Compare the satisfaction of patients with the 3D printed orthosis and low-temperature plastic fabrication manual method. - Compare the length of time needed to fabricate each orthosis - Compare the weight of orthosis Participants will provide with two splints (traditional orthosis and 3D-printed orthoses). Participants will use the first orthosis for three weeks, be given a week for washout, and then cross over to the second orthosis.