Nylon Versus Chromic Gut Sutures for Minor Hand Surgery (NCT03407820) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Nylon Versus Chromic Gut Sutures for Minor Hand Surgery
United States112 participantsStarted 2018-01-31
Plain-language summary
This study aims to assess the relationship between overall satisfaction with treatment in a group of randomized patients undergoing elective hand surgery using either absorbable (4-0 Chromic) or non-absorbable (5-0 Nylon) sutures. The investigators will also assess factors associated with wound concerns, pain intensity, magnitude of limitations, and physical function within one month of surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 89 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* All patients undergoing common day-case elective hand surgery under local anesthesia, one of the following (initial) procedures:
* Carpal tunnel release
* Trigger finger release
* Ganglion excision
* Excisional biopsy
* De Quervain release
* Dupuytren fasciectomy
* Any other minor hand surgery
* Patients aged 18-89
* Able to provide informed consent
* Able to understand English or Spanish to complete questionnaires
* Patients who have an email-address or phone number (needed for follow-up)
* UT Health Austin Musculoskeletal Institute, Austin Regional Clinic, Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin.
* Available for follow-up contact after 4 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients not able to give informed consent
* Patients using corticosteroids
* Patients with one of the following comorbidities: bleeding disorder, immunodeficiency, collagen vascular disease.
* Patients known to be allergic to suture materials
* Revision procedures
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Treatment satisfaction measured on an 11-point ordinal scale