Study Comparing SBS and LRTI for Treatment of CMC Arthritis (NCT05111405)
A Randomized Prospective Multicenter Study Comparing Suture Button Suspensionplasty (SBS) with Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition (LRTI)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
A multi-center, randomized control trial comparing the two standard of care surgical treatments for CMC arthritis ; trapezial excision with or without soft tissue interposition and /or ligament reconstruction (LRTI) versus the suture button suspension arthroplasty (SBS). Patient reported outcomes will be collected at 6 and 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: South Campus Research Unit for Bone and Soft Tissue — Calgary, Alberta
Age range: 50 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- CMC Arthroplasty (PROCEDURE)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- South Campus Research Unit for Bone and Soft Tissue — Calgary, Alberta
- Fraser Orthopaedic Research Society — New Westminster, British Columbia
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (604) 553-3247
Email: bperey@shaw.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.