Toe nail showdown: which surgery stops ingrown nails for good?

NCT ID NCT07547241

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two common surgical methods for treating ingrown toenails: the Winograd technique and the sleeve (gutter) method. Researchers will randomly assign 312 patients to one of the two procedures and track them for 30 days to see which one leads to fewer recurrences and better healing. The goal is to find the most effective approach to prevent the problem from coming back.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Surgical procedure (Winograd technique or sleeve/gutter method)

What this could lead to

If this trial succeeds, it could show which surgical method is better at preventing ingrown toenails from coming back, helping doctors choose the most effective treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a small, single-center trial with only 30 days of follow-up, so longer-term results are unknown. The findings may not apply to people with diabetes or other health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nails, Ingrown

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Islamabad, 29111, Pakistan

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