Comparing absorbable and non-absorbable sutures for hand surgery
Absorbable Versus Non-Absorbable Suture in Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Wound Closure
This study is testing whether absorbable or non-absorbable stitches work better for patients' satisfaction and scar appearance after hand surgeries like carpal tunnel and trigger finger.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 130 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mayo Clinic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rochester, Minnesota) |
| Trial ID | NCT03781141 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the differences in patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcomes between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures used for wound closure in carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgeries. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two types of sutures, and their scar formation will be assessed using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) and the Patient-Rated Wrist/Hand Evaluation (PRWHE). The goal is to determine if one method leads to better aesthetic and symptomatic results than the other.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older undergoing primary open carpal tunnel release or trigger finger pulley release.
Not a fit: Patients who have had prior surgeries on the same hand or those undergoing revision surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction in hand surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have explored similar comparisons in surgical techniques, indicating potential for meaningful insights, though this specific comparison may be novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any patient greater than or equal to 18 years of age. * Any patient undergoing primary open carpal tunnel release or primary trigger finger pulley release Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient identified outside of the proposed study time period. * Any patient receiving revision surgery * Patients who have had prior ipsilateral palmar or finger surgery * Patients with Dupuytren's disease
Where this trial is running
Rochester, Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Peter C Rhee — Mayo Clinic
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.