Plain-English translation of NCT07447323 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research is trying to understand how osteoarthritis in the base of the thumb affects your natural sense of where your thumb is in space and how it moves. Researchers will compare how well people with thumb osteoarthritis can sense their thumb's position compared to people with healthy thumbs, and they'll look at whether pain, strength, or mood affects this ability.
Thumb osteoarthritis is common and can make everyday tasks hard, but doctors don't fully understand how the disease affects your thumb's natural sensing ability. This study will help fill that gap and may lead to better treatments.
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You will come in for testing sessions where researchers will measure how accurately your thumb can sense its position using simple, non-painful tests. Some participants may be asked to return within one week so researchers can check if the measurements are reliable. The study compares people with thumb arthritis to healthy volunteers to see what differences exist in thumb sensation and strength.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 21, 2026 · Not medical advice
Turkey (Türkiye)
Enrollment target
~100 participants
Started
October 2025
Primary completion
March 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
25 Years – 75 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Merve Sümeyye Yılmaz, PT
Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Department of Orthopedic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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