Study of the Repair of Flexor Tendons of the Hand (NCT04962490) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Study of the Repair of Flexor Tendons of the Hand
Spain100 participantsStarted 2021-07-23
Plain-language summary
Injury to the flexor tendons of the fingers of the hand is a frequent and disabling injury, since it produces tendon retraction and functional limitation. A prompt and adequate diagnosis and treatment is required to minimize the risk of tendon retraction, re-rupture, reoperation rate, and the presence of tendon adhesions that limit the range of motion. On occasions, the limitation of the articular balance of the MCP, PIP and DIP joints generates a loss of strength and difficult in completely closing the fingers to the palm of the hand.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with section of the superficial and / or profundus flexor tendons in the hand.
* Patients with section of the flexor tendon in the thumb
* Tendon injury in any anatomical area
* In the acute, subacute or chronic phases of the disease
* Associated or not with fractures
* Associated or not with arterial or nerve injuries
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous bone disease
* History of tendon injury to the extensor or flexor tendons
* Joint stiffness prior to tendon section
* Rheumatic arthropathy
* History of operations in the same area.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Range of motion (ROM)
Timeframe: 12 months
2
Grip Strength
Timeframe: 12 months
3
Chronic residual pain
Timeframe: 12 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04962490
SponsorFundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau