Is surgery necessary for a smashed finger? new study investigates.

NCT ID NCT07388823

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether surgically repairing a nail bed injury leads to better nail appearance and less pain compared to just cleaning and bandaging the injury. About 100 people with nail injuries will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to find out if the extra step of repair is worth it for patients.

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  • Stanford University

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    Palo Alto, California, 94305, United States

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