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Mr Conrad Harrison
+44 (0)1865 227374
conrad.harrison@ndorms.ox.ac.uk


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Using a computerised test to monitor and compare recovery after hand surgery

Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Adult

Coventry Leeds Larbert Cardiff Oxford Camberley Amersham

Medical Conditions

Dupuytren's contracture, thumb-base osteoarthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger

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Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are questionnaires designed to assess various aspects of an individual's health, such as hand function, and monitor health over time. The research team has developed a smartphone app to shorten these questionnaires. Previous studies indicate that, unlike the full-length questionnaire, users are comfortable using the app daily, which could provide insights into the speed of recovery after different types of hand surgery. They aim to evaluate whether this app can effectively compare patients’ recovery experiences following various hand surgeries. The study will focus on operations expected to show differences in recovery, verifying the app's ability to detect these variations.

Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.  

The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:

07 Aug 2024 01 Jun 2026

Patients will use the app for 3-6 months post-surgery, and their recovery from different treatments will be compared. Additionally, the study will investigate if the app can facilitate remote, dynamic follow-up for carpal tunnel decompression and thumb base injections, potentially replacing routine clinic visits. The app’s effectiveness will be assessed based on usage frequency and patient feedback through interviews.


Patients undergoing treatments for Dupuytren’s contracture, trigger finger, arthritis at the base of the thumb, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Undergoing bilateral treatments2. Multiple treatments for the affected hand (for any condition) are planned within the study period3. Unable to engage with the EMCAT application in the English language


Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.

  • University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
    Walsgrave General Hospital Clifford Bridge Road
    Coventry
    CV2 2DX
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
    St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street
    Leeds
    LS9 7TF
  • Forth Valley Royal Hospital
    Stirling Road
    Larbert
    FK5 4WR
  • Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust
    Cardigan House University Hospital of Wales Heath Park
    Cardiff
    CF14 4XW
  • Oxford University Hospitals
    John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Headington
    Oxford
    OX3 9DU
  • Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
    Portsmouth Road Frimley
    Camberley
    GU16 7UJ
  • Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
    Amersham Hospital Whielden Street
    Amersham
    HP7 0JD

Participating in this study is unlikely to directly benefit the patients, but may do in the future, or for other patients, as more is learned and ways to use these data are developed.

There are no risks associated with this study. Participation does not change the medical treatment given. It is very unlikely that the questions asked will cause any distress and only relate to hand function in daily life. As the patients are being treated for a hand condition, they may find it difficult to use the app with their affected hand, but it is unlikely that this will stop them from engaging with it altogether.

Mr Conrad Harrison
+44 (0)1865 227374
conrad.harrison@ndorms.ox.ac.uk



More information about this study, what is involved and how to take part can be found on the study website.


The study is sponsored by University of Oxford and funded by British Society for Surgery of the Hand; Oxfordshire Health Services Research Committee.



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Last updated 02 August 2024

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