Can radiation after surgery stop Dupuytren's from coming back?
NCT ID NCT04122313
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing whether adding radiation after surgery for Dupuytren's contracture leads to better hand function and fewer recurrences. Researchers will follow 50 patients who are already getting this treatment and ask them to fill out a questionnaire about their hand function. The goal is to see if doctors' impressions that this approach works can be backed up by scientific data.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could provide scientific evidence that radiation after surgery improves hand function and reduces recurrence for people with Dupuytren's disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study (50 people) that only measures patient-reported outcomes and recurrence rates. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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