CompletedNot Applicable

Repair of Soft Tissue Defect of the Finger Using the Heterodigital Neurocutaneous Island Flap

China12 participantsStarted 2008-01

Plain-language summary

The dorsum of the finger is a reliable flap donor site in reconstructive hand surgery because of its similar quality to the original. The dorsal digital island flap can be used for repairing the defect of adjacent finger, but the limited length of the pedicle precludes its use for a more distal defect. The heterodigital neurocutaneous island flap of the dorsal branch of the digital nerve can be used as an alternative to resolve this problem.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * the soft tissue defects involving the middle phalanx, the proximal interphalangeal joint, or both; * a defect greater than or equal to 2 cm in length; * a patient between 15 and 60 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * concomitant injuries to the dorsal skin of the middle phalanx of adjacent finger that precluded its use as donor site; * injuries to the course of donor nerve branch; * a defect less than 1.5 cm in length; * a fingertip or pulp defect; * a soft tissue defect of the thumb.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Discriminatory Sensation of the Flap

Timeframe: 18 months to 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01778296

SponsorThe Second Hospital of Tangshan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-03

Results submitted2013-06-03

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