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 ↗
Who can join
Age 18 Years and overSex ALLHealthy volunteers Not acceptedYou may qualify if
- Potential candidates for the study will be selected based upon clinical diagnosis of trigger finger with co-existing pretendinous cord. All potential subjects will have either failed non operative treatment or elected surgical treatment.
You can't join if
- <18 years of age
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Study locations (1)
1 openMayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Recruiting
Study team
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Study ID 15-008280
Principal investigator
Sanjeev Kakar, MD
Mayo Clinic
Frequently asked questions
The sponsor hasn't published answers to common questions for this trial.