Wound Closure Study in Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Surgery

Launched by MAYO CLINIC · Dec 17, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how different types of stitches affect patient satisfaction and the appearance of scars after surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome and trigger finger. Specifically, it compares absorbable stitches, which dissolve over time, to non-absorbable stitches, which need to be removed later. The goal is to find out if one type is better than the other in terms of how happy patients feel about their surgery results and how their wounds look.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old and be scheduled for your first surgery to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger. People who have had previous surgeries on the same hand or finger, or certain other hand conditions, won’t be eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect regular check-ins after your surgery to discuss your recovery and how you feel about the results. This study is currently recruiting participants, so if you think you might be interested, it could be a great opportunity to help improve surgical outcomes for future patients!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Any patient greater than or equal to 18 years of age.
• • Any patient undergoing primary open carpal tunnel release or primary trigger finger pulley release
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Any patient identified outside of the proposed study time period.
• • Any patient receiving revision surgery
• • Patients who have had prior ipsilateral palmar or finger surgery
• • Patients with Dupuytren's disease