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Analysis of Articular Biomarkers From Osteoarthritic Thumb Basal Joints
Sponsor: Region Skane
Summary
The study project aims at examining molecular markers in synovial fluid, bone and articular cartilage from osteoarthritic thumb basal joints. The degradation of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins in thumb basal joints will be evaluated in association to the metabolic profile of the patient, but we also aim to compare the ECM degradation and inflammatory profiles with articular cartilage degradation ECM profile from knee joints with osteoarthritis. A third aim is to evaluate associations between patient-reported hand function, pain, strength and range of thumb motion to analyses of synovial fluid.
Official title: Analysis of Synovial Fluid, Bone and Articular Cartilage From Osteoarthritic First Carpometacarpal Joints in Relationship to Metabolic Risk Factors and Patient-reported Hand Function
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-05-01
Completion Date
2027-04-30
Last Updated
2025-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Trapeziectomy
Patients scheduled for trapeziectomy due to thumb basal joint osteoarthritis are invited to participate. Synovial fluid is aspirated before the joint is opened. Bone and cartilage are collected. Blood samples are obtained preop. Patients are measured with grip strength, pinch strength, range of thumb motion, body mass index, central obesity and blood pressure.
Locations (2)
Department of Hand Surgery, Skane University Hospital
Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden
Aleris Specialistläkare Hyllie
Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden