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Mr Nick Johnson
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nick.johnson3@nhs.net


Dr Emma Reay
+44 (0)1642 850850
emma.reay1@nhs.net


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A comparison of surgical and non-surgical management of thumb osteoarthritis

Recruiting

Open to: All Genders

Age: Mixed

Reading Oxford Derby Middlesbrough Liverpool Wigan Colchester

Medical Conditions

Base of the thumb osteoarthritis

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Several different treatments are available for clinicians to use with patients who have osteoarthritis in the base of their thumb. The SCOOTT study aims to find out if there is any difference in outcome for patients with base of thumb osteoarthritis by comparing three different treatments. The first treatment is non-surgical, it involves a specialist-enhanced hand therapist-led package. The second treatment is a trapeziectomy (surgical). The third treatment is a thumb joint replacement (surgical). It is unknown which of these treatments works best in improving patients’ thumb base pain. This research study aims to find out which treatment is best.

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:

17 Dec 2024 30 Jun 2028

Taking part in the study means that the participants' treatment will be decided by a scientific process called randomisation. The process is commonly used in research to help us work out which treatment is best. Participants will receive either the ENGAGE package, a trapeziectomy or a thumb joint replacement. Participants will be asked to complete 8 questionnaires over 18 months to find out how they are doing. Some of these can be done at home, online or over the phone, and some of them will be part of a clinic appointment as they will also involve measurements such as thumb range of movement and grip strength. Participants will receive two £15 vouchers as a thank-you for completing follow-ups in the study. Participants might also be invited to interview with a researcher.


Adults with symptomatic base of the thumb osteoarthritis can take part in this study if their treating clinician thinks that any of the treatments available in this study would be suitable for them.

You can take part if:



You may not be able to take part if:


1. Inflammatory arthritis2. Current or past infection around the base of the thumb3. Previous surgery on the affected thumb joint4. Any comorbidity which precludes them from undergoing surgical intervention


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

  • Royal Berkshire Hospital
    London Road
    Reading
    RG1 5AN
  • John Radcliffe Hospital
    Headley Way Headington
    Oxford
    OX3 9DU
  • Royal Derby Hospital
    Uttoxeter Road
    Derby
    DE22 3NE
  • The James Cook University Hospital
    Marton Road
    Middlesbrough
    TS4 3BW
  • Royal Liverpool University Hospital
    Prescot Street
    Liverpool
    L7 8XP
  • Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
    Wigan Lane
    Wigan
    WN1 2NN
  • Colchester District General Hospital
    Charter Way Turner Road
    Colchester
    CO4 5JL

Treatment for the base of thumb osteoarthritis can only be improved with the help of patients. Taking part in this study means that you could help improve the care of future patients who need treatment for the base of thumb osteoarthritis. There is no increased risk to you by participating in the study. The NHS has treated patients with the treatments that are compared in this study. Participants will face the same surgical and anaesthetic risks (if they receive a surgical treatment) and receive the same care as patients who have any of these treatments without taking part in the study.

Mr Nick Johnson
-
nick.johnson3@nhs.net


Dr Emma Reay
+44 (0)1642 850850
emma.reay1@nhs.net



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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and funded by Health Technology Assessment Programme.



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Last updated 16 January 2025

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