Hand fracture surgery showdown: which technique heals best?
NCT ID NCT07186829
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares three common surgical techniques for fixing simple hand fractures: a screw, a plate, or pins. About 111 adults with fractures in the long fingers (excluding the thumb) will be randomly assigned to one method. The goal is to see which approach gives the best hand function at 6 weeks, with fewer complications and lower cost over a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Surgical procedures: intramedullary screw, locked plate, or percutaneous pinning
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this trial could identify the best surgical method for healing hand fractures, leading to faster recovery and fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial with only 111 participants, so results may not apply to all fracture types or patients. All surgeries carry risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital of Montpellier
Montpellier, Occitanie, 34090, France