Hand surgery showdown: which stitch count wins?
NCT ID NCT07626190
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two surgical techniques for repairing injured flexor tendons in the hand (Zone II). One technique uses four strands of suture, the other uses six. The goal was to see which method leads to better hand function and fewer problems like tendon rupture or scarring. The study involved 136 adults aged 18 to 50 with recent hand tendon injuries.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgical repair technique (four-strand or six-strand core suture)
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could become the preferred method for repairing hand tendon injuries, leading to improved hand function and fewer complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with 136 participants, so results are available but may not apply to all patients. The study is not blinded, which could introduce bias.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Allied Hospital, Faisalabad Medical University
Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 00000, Pakistan
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