Which incision is best for trigger finger? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07516652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two different skin cuts used during trigger finger surgery to see which one helps patients recover better. About 200 adults with trigger finger will be randomly assigned to get either a straight cut along the finger or a cut across the palm crease. Researchers will measure hand function, pain, scar healing, and how quickly patients return to normal activities.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 200 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (age ≥ 18 years) * Diagnosed with trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis) of a finger (excluding the thumb) * Written informed consent obtained Exclusion Criteria: * Revision surgery * Previous surgery on the affected finger * Patients refusing consent
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Chicago Medicine
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60537, United States
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Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Orthopedic Center
RECRUITINGSt Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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