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Patient Specific Computational ModelingNCT03094962

Development of a Musculoskeletal Model of the PIP Joint

A study testing Motion capture, MR scan and CT scan in people with Patient Specific Computational Modeling, run by University of Southampton at 1 site in United Kingdom.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is the second joint in the finger from the finger tip. The outcome following replacement surgery of this joint is considered unsatisfactory. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Patient Specific Computational Modeling
What is being tested?
Motion capture, MR scan and CT scan
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
10 participants
Where
1 siteUnited Kingdom
Study dates
21 Jan 2015to 5 Sep 2017
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • In general good health
  • University of Southampton members of staff
  • Over 18 years old and able to provide informed consent
  • No known problems relating to the PIP joint

Who cannot join

  • Volunteers involved in other studies concerned with the function and anatomy of the PIP joint which would have adverse effects on this study and/or the study in which they are currently involved.
  • Those undergoing treatment related to the PIP joint
  • No metallic object should be present in the scanner and therefore those with any implanted metallic devices, or other devices which may cause or be caused adverse effects (e.g. metal plate, pacemaker)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United Kingdom1 site
  • University Hospital Southampton

    Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ

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About this study

Official title: Development of Parametric Musculoskeletal Models to Investigate the Anatomy and the Function of the PIP

The proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is the second joint in the finger from the finger tip. The outcome following replacement surgery of this joint is considered unsatisfactory. In order to improve these outcomes, it would be helpful to understand the geometry of the joint, how it moves and the forces that are involved. This can be achieved using computer models that model the bones and the soft tissues - musculoskeletal models. In order to make these models as representative as possible, they should be generated using anatomical data.

Data will initially be extracted from patients' existing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scans. This will enable the computer model to begin being constructed. In parallel to the model initialisation, anatomical and motion data of the PIP joint of healthy volunteers will be collected. The necessary data will be collected using CT and MRI scans, as well as optical motion tracking methods. These data will then be used to populate the musculoskeletal model.

Once the model is constructed, it will be used to simulate the motion of the joint and look at the effect of a simulated PIP joint replacement. This information should then provide insight as to how PIP joint replacements might be improved in future.

Being tested
Motion capture, MR scan, CT scan
Keywords
Kinematics, MRI Scans, CT Scan, Single-Photon Emission, finger interphalangeal joint

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Motion captureOther

    Capture kinematics of finger movements

  • MR scanDiagnostic test

    Capture MR images of hand and fingers in three postures

  • CT scanDiagnostic test

    Capture CT images of hand and fingers in three postures

Study groups in NCT03094962
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Motion capture, MR scan, CT scanOtherAll volunteers will go through the same data collection process
Receives: Other: Motion capture; Diagnostic Test: MR scan; Diagnostic Test: CT scan

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Capturing hand kinematics using Vicon optical motion capture

    Capture hand kinematics of 10 healthy volunteers

    Measured: 3 years

  2. Capturing images of the soft tissue in the hand using MR imaging

    Capture MR images of the hand for same 10 healthy volunteers as Outcome 1

    Measured: 3 years

  3. Capturing images of the bony structures in the hand using CT scanning

    Capture CT images of the hand for same 10 healthy volunteers as Outcome 1

    Measured: 3 years

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted29 Mar 2017
  2. Study start21 Jan 2015
  3. Primary completion5 Sep 2017
  4. Study completion5 Sep 2017

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
10 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03094962
Sponsor's protocol ID
PUNI1713
Status last verified
Nov 2018
First submitted
9 Mar 2017
Last updated
15 Nov 2018
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Adams J, Ryall C, Pandyan A, Metcalf C, Stokes M, Bradley S, Warwick DJ. Proximal interphalangeal joint replacement in patients with arthritis of the hand: a meta-analysis. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 Oct;94(10):1305-12. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.94B10.29035.

    PubMed 23015553

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Motion capture, MR scan and CT scan in people with Patient Specific Computational Modeling, run by University of Southampton at 1 site in United Kingdom.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Nov 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United Kingdom. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Capturing hand kinematics using Vicon optical motion capture (time frame: 3 years). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03094962, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Nov 2018.

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