Evaluating Palpation Guided Injections in Trapeziometacarpal Arthritis

NCT03147118 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: PRO00059888
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 37
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of trapeziometacarpal injections using palpation alone. The importance of this study is one of education, cost containment, and decreased risk to the patient. If it can be shown that the accuracy of trapeziometacarpal injections using palpation alone is similar to the reported accuracy of ultrasound and fluoroscopy, then these guided techniques may not be needed.

Conditions

Injection Site; Arthritis;Hand/Finger(S)

Keywords

trapeziometacarpal arthritis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Accuracy of injection

  Accuracy judged in a blinded fashion, rated injection in joint or out of joint

  radiograph immediately after injection (<5 mins)

Interventions

Arthrogram DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Contrast dye will be included in the standard injection of lidocaine and corticosteroid. After injection, the participant will have 2 radiograph views of the thumb.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients diagnosed with trapeziometacarpal arthritis and a treatment plan including intra-articular steroid injections

You may qualify if:

• The patient has clinical signs of trapeziometacarpal arthritis and are willing to obtain a post injection x-ray
• The patient is over the age of 18 years of age.

You may not qualify if:

• The patient has a known allergy to contrast dye
• The patient has a planned surgery on the trapeziometacarpal joint within 6 weeks following injection
• Patients who are pregnant or believe they may be pregnant
• Prisoners
• Patients who are unable to provide informed consent

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Prisma Health-Upstate: lead

Study Sites (1)

The Hand Center

Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Arthrography

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Radiography; Diagnostic Imaging; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis

Study Officials

• John Sanders, MD

  Prisma Health-Upstate

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 8, 2017
• First Posted: May 10, 2017
• Study Start: May 1, 2017
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2017
• Study Completion: September 15, 2017
• Last Updated: September 24, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)