Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Surgical technique to reduce scarring in trigger finger patients with Dupuytren's cord

Official title: The Effects of Prophylactic Limited Palmar Fasciectomy on Surgical Outcomes and Scarring for Dupuytren's Contracture Patients With Pretendinous Cord - Prospective Randomized Clinical Study (Pilot)

Run by Mayo Clinic · NCT03155854 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new surgical method to help people with trigger finger and Dupuytren's cord heal better with less scarring after surgery.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorMayo Clinic
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rochester, Minnesota)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 2016
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsDecember 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT03155854 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults diagnosed with trigger finger and a co-existing pretendinous Dupuytren's cord who have chosen surgical intervention.

Probably not a fit

Patients under 18 years of age will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates a new surgical approach for patients diagnosed with trigger finger who also have a Dupuytren's cord. The focus is on minimizing complications and scarring that can arise from traditional surgical methods. By excising the pretendinous cord, the study aims to alleviate tension and reduce the risk of adverse outcomes such as thickened scars and loss of motion. Patients who have opted for surgery after failing non-operative treatments will be included in the study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved surgical outcomes and reduced scarring for patients undergoing trigger finger surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While similar surgical techniques have been explored, this specific approach to managing Dupuytren's cord in trigger finger surgery is novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Potential candidates for the study will be selected based upon clinical diagnosis of trigger finger with co-existing pretendinous cord. All potential subjects will have either failed non operative treatment or elected surgical treatment.

Exclusion Criteria:

* \<18 years of age

Where it's running

  • Mayo Clinic
    Rochester, Minnesota, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Sanjeev Kakar, MD — Mayo Clinic
  • Study coordinator: Sanjeev Kakar, MD
  • Email: Kakar.Sanjeev@mayo.edu

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.