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The Effects of Prophylactic Limited Palmar Fasciectomy on Surgical Outcomes and Scarring

NCT03155854 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-03-16

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Summary

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.

Conditions

  • Dupuytren Contracture

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Pretendinous cord excision

The cord/palmar fascia will be excised during surgery.

PROCEDURE

Division/manipulation of the cord

The pretendinous cord will be divided and incised during surgery.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Sanjeev Kakar, MD · Mayo Clinic

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2016-09-30
Primary Completion
2026-12-31
Completion
2026-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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