Decision aids may ease patient uncertainty in hand surgery
NCT ID NCT01693094
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether giving patients with hand problems like carpal tunnel syndrome or trigger finger a decision aid—a booklet with clear information about their condition and treatment options—helps them feel more satisfied and less conflicted about their choices. About 126 adults will be randomly assigned to receive the decision aid or usual care. The goal is to see if this simple tool improves decision-making and outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- decision aid (educational materials and values clarification exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that simple decision aids help patients feel more confident and satisfied with their treatment choices.
- What could go wrong
- This trial is small (126 patients) and suspended, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. It tests a behavioral tool, not a medical treatment, so the impact is limited.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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