Preventative Surgery for Contracture

Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySanjeev Kakar, M.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: N/A

Recruiting

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?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.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults with trigger finger and a condition called Dupuytren's Contracture, who haven't had success with non-surgical treatments and have chosen to undergo surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

Non-surgical treatments didn't work for me or I chose surgery.

I have been diagnosed with trigger finger and have a cord in my palm.

Exclusion Criteria

I am under 18 years old.

Treatment Details

The study tests a surgical technique that removes or manipulates the pretendinous cord during trigger finger surgery, aiming to reduce scarring and improve recovery.

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Division/manipulation of the cordActive Control1 Intervention

patients will undergo either a targeted palmar fasciectomy procedure in which the involved Dupuytren's fascia will be incised.

Group II: Pretendinous cord excisionActive Control1 Intervention

Patients will undergo either a targeted palmar fasciectomy procedure in which the involved Dupuytren's fascia will be excised