Goniometry and Goniometric Measurement on Standardised Images in Dupuytren's Disease

NCT06263699 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: S68225
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 59
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Measuring range of motion (ROM) is essential in detecting musculoskeletal deficits, monitoring the effects of treatment and progression of the disease. In Dupuytren's disease the active and passive extension deficits (AED, PED) of digits 4 and 5 are usually clinically measured using a universal, short arm goniometer which is considered the standard of care. Using the goniometer can be time consuming. Measuring the extension deficit on a standardised picture could improve follow up, since it is a faster and easier process to take a picture and upload it to the patients files. Though this gives rise to the question whether this kind of measurement would be equally accurate and reliable in comparison to regular clinical measurement using a goniometer.

Conditions

Dupuytren's Disease

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Active Extension Deficits (AED)

  AED in the MCP and PIP joints of digit 4 and 5 are measured by using a goniometer

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Patients with diagnosed Dupuytren's disease

Range of motion measurement of the MCP and PIP joints in digits 4 and 5

Procedure: ROM measurement of the MCP and PIP joints in digits 4 and 5

Interventions

ROM measurement of the MCP and PIP joints in digits 4 and 5 PROCEDURE

standardised picture of the hand in maximal active extension, with the back of the hand positioned on the table's surface

Also known as: Standardised picture of the hand

Patients with diagnosed Dupuytren's disease

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

Patients with diagnosed Dupuytren's disease

You may qualify if:

• Older than 18 years of age
• Current AED in digit 4 or 5, in the MCP or PIP joint

You may not qualify if:

• Abnormalities to the fingers other than Dupuytren's disease which make goniometry impossible (e.g. amputation, arthrodesis of finger joints, deformations due to rheumatoid arthritis etc.)
• Patient's unable to give a written participating consent.
• Younger than 18 years of age.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven: lead

Study Sites (1)

Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, 3000, Belgium

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dupuytren Contracture

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fibroma; Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue; Neoplasms, Connective Tissue; Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue; Neoplasms by Histologic Type; Neoplasms; Contracture; Muscular Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Connective Tissue Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• Ilse Degreef, Prof. Dr

  Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 8, 2024
• First Posted: February 16, 2024
• Study Start: January 29, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 3, 2025
• Study Completion: March 3, 2025
• Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

BE (1)