CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Study of Four- and Six-Strand Flexor Tendon Repair in Zone II

Pakistan136 participantsStarted 2026-01-27

Plain-language summary

Flexor tendon injuries in Zone 2 of the hand remain challenging because of the need to achieve optimal tendon healing while allowing early mobilization and minimizing complications such as rupture and adhesions. Various tendon repair techniques have been described, including four-strand and six-strand core suture methods. This study aims to compare the functional outcomes and complication rates between four-strand and six-strand flexor tendon repair techniques in patients with Zone 2 flexor tendon injuries.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 50 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female participants. * Age 18 to 50 years. * Zone II flexor tendon injury of the hand. * Presentation within one week of injury. * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent. * Ability to comply with the postoperative rehabilitation protocol. Exclusion Criteria: * Injuries that interfere with postoperative rehabilitation. * Extensive soft tissue damage associated with the tendon injury. * Previous tendon injury in the same digit or hand region. * Previous surgery in the same affected area. * Non-compliance or anticipated inability to comply with the postoperative rehabilitation protocol. * Evidence of a psychological or personality disorder that may affect participation or outcome assessment. * Systemic illness that may compromise wound or tendon healing (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, connective tissue disorders, severe vascular disease).

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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

Functional Outcome according to Tang Criteria

Timeframe: Three months after Tendon repair

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07626190

SponsorAllied Hospital Faisalabad

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-15

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