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Hand splint may boost recovery after tendon surgery

NCT ID NCT07290348

Disease control Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a custom dynamic hand splint helps improve hand movement after surgery to repair torn extensor tendons. Forty adults aged 20-40 with tendon injuries in zones 5 or 6 participated. After three weeks of wearing a static splint, one group used the dynamic splint during the day for two months, while the other group did not. Researchers measured wrist and finger joint range of motion before treatment, after one month, and at the end.

What this could mean

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Active substance
customized dynamic hand splint
What this could lead to
If effective, this splint could help people regain better hand movement after tendon repair surgery, improving daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the splint might not provide significant benefit over standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2023

Finished

Jan 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients are both males and females. * Their age will be in the range of 20-40 years. * All patients suffering from extensor tendon injuries in zone 5 or 6. * All patients undergo extensor tendon repair surgery. * All patients will begin the treatment program from the third week post-operative. * All patients enrolled in the study will have their informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * The potential participants will be excluded if they meet one of the following criteria: * Patients with associated diseases (diabetes mellitus, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease) that will interfere with the healing process. * Patients taking medication that alters the healing process (e.g., corticosteroids, chemotherapy, or radiation). * Pregnancy or epilepsy. * Elderly patients. * Skin disease.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

extensor tendons of finger anomalies Hapnes Boman Skeie syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Extensor tendons of finger anomalies Range of motion Splints

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mansoura international hospital, Dakahlia government, Egypt

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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