Non-Contact Low-Frequency Ultrasound Vs Standard LaLonde Protocol for Fingertip Injury Wound Healing

Launched by ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL, PENNSYLVANIA · Feb 5, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying two different methods of treating fingertip injuries, specifically those involving amputations. The researchers want to find out if a treatment called non-contact low-frequency ultrasound can help wounds heal better compared to a standard method known as the Lalonde protocol. Participants in the study will be randomly assigned to receive either the ultrasound treatment or the standard treatment, and their wound healing will be monitored over a few weeks.

To be eligible for this trial, you must be at least 18 years old and have a recent fingertip amputation without exposed bones or tendons. If you have certain health issues, like vascular disease or infections, or if your injury requires surgery, you may not qualify. If you do participate, you can expect to attend therapy sessions 2-3 times a week, where healthcare professionals will help you with your wound care and measure your progress. This study is currently recruiting participants of all genders, and it aims to provide valuable information on the best ways to help fingertip injuries heal.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals aged 18 years or older with an acute traumatic fingertip amputation without exposed bone or tendons (Allen 1, Tamai level 1; ICD-10 codes S68.5 and S68.6).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients less than 18 years old,
• • Injuries involving exposed bone
• • Those with diagnosis of vascular disease
• • Individuals with clinical suspicion or diagnosis of infection
• • Unable to comply with prescribed therapy sessions
• • Patients undergoing primary closure or surgical intervention
• • Patients experiencing subsequent trauma following treatment initiation