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What this study is

Research is instrumental for improving medical care and the patient experience. Finding new surgical techniques can create better outcomes and minimize recovery time and complications for patients. Some patients undergoing trigger finger surgery with a pre-existing Dupuytren's cord may develop a thickened surgical scar after surgery, which can cause discomfort, difficulty with moving or using, and other complications in the affected finger(s) or hand. The investigator is investigating a surgical technique to minimize these potential complications and scarring after surgery.

Subjects are being asked to take part in this research study because they have been diagnosed with trigger finger and pretendinous Dupuytren's cord and have decided to undergo surgery rather than try medical treatment.

What's being tested

  • Pretendinous cord excision

    Intervention · PROCEDURE

    The cord/palmar fascia will be excised during surgery.

  • Division/manipulation of the cord

    Intervention · PROCEDURE

    The pretendinous cord will be divided and incised during surgery.

Study details

Official title
The Effects of Prophylactic Limited Palmar Fasciectomy on Surgical Outcomes and Scarring for Dupuytren's Contracture Patients With Pretendinous Cord - Prospective Randomized Clinical Study (Pilot)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Conditions
Dupuytren Contracture
Enrolling
50 people
Starts
2016-09
Est. completion
2026-12
Design
Open-label, randomized, parallel groups
Record
View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗