Non-traumatic and Traumatic Orthopaedic IssuesNCT03177642
Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Data Repository
An observational study of Non-traumatic and Traumatic Orthopaedic Issues, run by Massachusetts General Hospital at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this research is to investigate multiple facets of non-traumatic and traumatic orthopaedic health issues. Studies under this protocol will investigate a variety of research questions concerning traumatic and non-traumatic health issues in the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Non-traumatic and Traumatic Orthopaedic Issues
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 18 Apr 2017to 15 Oct 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- 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
Study population: All adult patients presenting to the orthopaedic hand and upper extremity service for a traumatic or non-traumatic issue
Who may be able to join
- Over 18 years
- Patients presenting to the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service for traumatic or non-traumatic issues
- English speaking
Who cannot join
- Under 18 years
- Vulnerable population
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114
About this study
The purpose of this research is to investigate multiple facets of non-traumatic and traumatic orthopaedic health issues. Studies under this protocol will investigate a variety of research questions concerning traumatic and non-traumatic health issues in the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Data Repository Group | All adults presenting to the hand and upper extremity service at Massachusetts General Hospital. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Quick-DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Quick Questionnaire)
The short form of the Disabilities of Arm Shoulder and Hand to assess upper extremity disability. The scale range is from 0-100, where 0 is no difficulty performing tasks and 100 is the most difficulty or unable to complete any tasks.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jun 2017
- Study start18 Apr 2017
- Primary completion5 Oct 2025
- Study completion15 Oct 2025
Why it stopped: The data initially planned to be collected under this protocol was transferred into multiple smaller protocols that do not constitute clinical trials. No data was collected under this protocol.
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non-traumatic and Traumatic Orthopaedic IssuesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Massachusetts General HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Neal Chung-Jen Chen, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Investigators
- Neal Chen, MD, Principal investigator, Massachusetts General Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03177642
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2017P000694
- Status last verified
- Nov 2025
- First submitted
- 2 Jun 2017
- Last updated
- 24 Nov 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Nov 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Data Repository
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03177642
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2017P000694
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- WithdrawnReason stopped: The data initially planned to be collected under this protocol was transferred into multiple smaller protocols that do not constitute clinical trials. No data was collected under this protocol.
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Massachusetts General HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 18 Apr 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 5 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 6 Jun 2017 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this research is to investigate multiple facets of non-traumatic and traumatic orthopaedic health issues. Studies under this protocol will investigate a variety of research questions concerning traumatic and non-traumatic health issues in the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Data Repository Group | – | –All adults presenting to the hand and upper extremity service at Massachusetts General Hospital. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- All adult patients presenting to the orthopaedic hand and upper extremity service for a traumatic or non-traumatic issue
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Over 18 years
- Patients presenting to the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service for traumatic or non-traumatic issues
- English speaking
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Under 18 years
- Vulnerable population
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Quick-DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Quick Questionnaire)
Time frame: Day 1
The short form of the Disabilities of Arm Shoulder and Hand to assess upper extremity disability. The scale range is from 0-100, where 0 is no difficulty performing tasks and 100 is the most difficulty or unable to complete any tasks.
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Nov 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Neal Chen, MD principal investigator
Massachusetts General Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Non-traumatic and Traumatic Orthopaedic Issues, run by Massachusetts General Hospital at 1 site in United States.
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 3 inclusion and 2 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: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Nov 2025. 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 States. 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 was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
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?
Quick-DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Quick Questionnaire) (time frame: Day 1). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 24 Nov 2025.