Collagen wrap may help hands heal better after tendon surgery

NCT ID NCT07335653

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether wrapping a repaired hand tendon with a special collagen sheet could prevent scar tissue from forming and improve hand movement. Sixty adults with cut extensor tendons in their hand or wrist were randomly assigned to get either standard tendon repair alone or repair plus the collagen wrap. The main goal was to measure how much the fingers could move after healing.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

High-Purity Type I Collagen (HPTC) Wrap

What this could lead to

If it works, this collagen wrap could reduce scarring and stiffness after hand tendon repair, helping people regain better hand movement and function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 60 participants. The collagen wrap is a device, not a drug, and its benefits may not be large or apply to all tendon injuries. There is always a risk of infection or poor healing with any surgical implant.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hand Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences

    Mandya, Karnataka, 571448, India

  • Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

    Mysore, Karnataka, 570001, India