A Study of the Long-Term Outcomes Related to Thumb Function and Dexterity from Congenital Defects or Reconstructive Surgery

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to create a database to track long-term measurements of hand and thumb function, before and after reconstructive surgery, in patients who have defects they were born with or recieved through trauma. 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adults and children in Dr. Moran’s hand surgery practice
  • Have a diagnosis of congenital thumb hypoplasia on one or both hands
  • Are candidates for pollicization surgery, whether they elect to proceed with surgery or not
    • Indications for pollicization include congenital thumb hypoplasia or traumatic amputation of the thumb who either failed replantation or were not surgical candidates for replantation

Exclusion Criteria

  • Choose not to participate
  • Do not meet inclusion criteria

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Steven Moran, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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