Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Dupuytren's Disease

July 27, 2011 updated by: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation

Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Dupuytren's Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Main Research Questions:

We want to measure the change in quality of life in Dupuytren's disease patients who do and do not undergo surgery. Also, we want to test the validity of health related quality of life measurements in patients with Dupuytren's disease.

Why is this research important? Some patients with Dupuytren's contracture require excision surgery or palmar fasciectomy. Other patient's with Dupuytren's contracture do not require surgery; however, these patients may need surgery in the future. No studies have reported the health-related quality of life of patients with Dupuytren's disease whether related to surgical intervention or not.

What is being studied? We are studying the difference and change in health-related quality of life in patients suffering from Dupuytren's disease who require excision surgery and do not require surgery.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Detailed Description

Previous research on Dupuytren's disease has not reported the health-related quality of life (HRQL) of patients' whether related to surgical intervention or not. The primary objective of this study is to measure the change in HRQL in Dupuytren's contracture patients who do and do not undergo palmar fasciectomy. Health related quality of life will be measured using the 1) Health Utilities Index Mark III (HUI3); 2) Short Form-36 (SF-36); and the 3) Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (MHQ). The secondary objective is to look at the measurement properties, including the reliability and responsiveness, of each of the three HRQL instruments when they are used in patients with Dupuytren's contracture. We will also assess the concurrent validity of each of the HRQL instruments.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

51

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Ontario
      • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 4A6
        • St. Joseph's Healthcare

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with dupuytren's contracture

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patients who have the diagnosis of Dupuytren's disease
  • able to comprehend English to complete the self-reported questionnaires
  • willing to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • patients who have had previous Dupuytren's contracture surgery on the same hand
  • patients who have carpal tunnel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, connective tissue disorder, tenosynovitis, or another condition that could affect quality of life
  • patients who are under the age of 18 years.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
1
Patients undergoing excision surgery for their dupuytren's contracture
2
Patients not undergoing surgery for their excision surgery

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Collaborators

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Achilleas Thoma, MD MSC, St. Josephs Hamilton Health Care / McMaster University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 2, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 2, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

May 3, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 28, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 27, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2011

More Information

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