Clinical Trials for Finger Injuries and Disorders

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to Finger Injuries and Disorders from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 5
• Active, not recruiting: 1
• Completed: 24
• Other: 20

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT04312412 — Outcome of the Treatment of Flexor Tendon Injuries

In order to gather enough data for meaningful statistics, a multicenter register of all flexor tendon repairs was established with surgical, clinical and rehabilitation patient data. The controlled active motion (CAM) protocol was administered in all patients after surgery. The purpose was to (i) measure surgery and therapy outcomes in the three centers and (ii) evaluate potential influencing f…

NCT05292339 — Ketorolac in Upper Extremity Tendinopathy and Arthropathy

Osteoarthritis (OA) and inflammatory conditions of the tendons and joints of the shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist are common yet disabling diseases. Standard management utilizes conservative measures to minimize pain and improve function. Conservative pharmacological management commonly includes corticosteroid and ketorolac injections which have been well investigated as a modality of pain cont…

NCT05837286 — Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger

This study is to analyze the effectiveness of a nighttime extension orthosis after receiving a cortisone injection for the treatment of trigger finger to improve pain and restore functional outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that the extension orthosis will improve pain and functional outcomes compared to those without a digital night extension orthosis in those with trigger finger at 12 w…

NCT06177418 — Transumbilical Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Transumbilical laparoscopic appendectomy (TULA) is increasingly favored in the treatment of appendicitis within the realm of minimally invasive surgical approaches. This procedure offers advantages such as superior cosmetic outcomes and reduced postoperative pain. However, like all surgical interventions, it carries the inherent risk of surgical site infections (SSI), which pose significant cha…

NCT07175675 — Operative Treatment vs Treatment With Semi-occlusive Dressing for Single Finger Amputations

The goal of this interventional study is to find out whether conservative treatment with semi-occlusive film is superior to surgical treatment in single finger amputations in adult population. The main question it aims to answer is:

Is PRWHE (Patient Reported Wrist and Hand Evaluation) total score measured at 12 months after injury better in conservatively or operatively treated patients?

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT06806410 — The Efficacy of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Ultrasound Guided Supraclavicular Nerve Blocks for Hand and Wrist Surgery

Patients undergoing hand, wrist, and elbow surgery may experience pain after surgery. The orthopedic surgeon may provide prescription pain medications after surgery to assist with pain control. However, with concern of the opioid epidemic, many patients would rather minimize the use of narcotic pain prescriptions after having surgery. As an alternative, ultrasound guided regional nerve blocks c…

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT06582550 — Effectiveness of Audiovisual Versus Written Postoperative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Minor Hand Procedures

The utility and effectiveness of video-based instructions (VBI) versus standard written instructions was not previously investigated in hand surgery; thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of audiovisual instruction as compared to regular verbal instructions given to patients undergoing common hand procedures, including instruction recall and compliance, patient educ…

NCT07158892 — Understanding Patient Preferences When Deciding on a Voluntary Musculoskeletal Test

The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how people make decisions about imaging tests for common musculoskeletal problems (like arthritis, tendon problems, or nerve compression). The study involves adult patients attending a musculoskeletal specialty clinic.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. Does having a structured conversation about the pros and cons of a test affect how…

NCT07227649 — NAC-REPAIR for Post-surgical Pain

This pilot asks whether peri-operative N-acetylcysteine (NAC) improves recovery after common outpatient hand/foot-ankle surgery-specifically, does NAC reduce pain and opioid use and enhance function by modulating redox-inflammatory pathways? Primary objectives are to establish feasibility (accrual, adherence, follow-up), estimate NAC vs placebo effects on pain, function, and opioid consumption,…

NCT07522060 — Early Functional Response as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes in Hand Rehabilitation: A Prospective Feasibility Study Using a Digital Monitoring System

This study investigates whether early changes observed during the first weeks of hand and upper extremity rehabilitation can predict patient outcomes months later. In rehabilitation practice, clinicians make numerous decisions each session regarding exercise type, frequency, duration, and treatment approach. Most of these decisions are currently made without systematic longitudinal data. This s…

Completed Trials

NCT03573765 — Epidemiology and Outcomes of Upper Limb Surgery: Analysis of Routine Data

Surgery is a common treatment type for damaged joints, tendons and nerves in the upper limb where conservative measures are inappropriate or have failed. These conditions are common and result in significant levels of pain and functional disability. The investigators are conducting a broad ranging study of variation in the provision of surgical treatment and factors affecting outcomes after sur…

NCT01767727 — Repair of Multiple Finger Defects Using the Dorsal Homodigital Island Flaps

Multiple finger defects are common in hand trauma and result in functional disability. These injuries are often complex and severe, and thus reconstructive alternatives are limited. In this study, we use the dorsal homodigital island flaps, based on the dorsal branch of the digital artery, for reconstruction of multiple finger defects. At the final follow-up, we would evaluate the efficacy of t…

NCT03717220 — Reconstructive of Multiple-digit Soft-tissue Defects Using Regional Dorsal Digital Flaps

Reconstruction of soft-tissue defects in multiple digits poses a significant challenge. This article reports simultaneous reconstruction of multiple small-to-moderate soft-tissue defects using regional dorsal digital island flaps and evaluated the efficacy of their application in such complex situation. A retrospective study will be conducted with 26 patients who had multiple-digit soft-tissue …

NCT01927003 — Direct and Reversed Dorsal Digito-metacarpal Flaps: A Review of 24 Cases

Multiple digital injuries are often complex and severe, and the commonly used local and regional flaps may not be feasible. The authors reconstruct soft tissue defects of the fingers using the dorsal digito-metacarpal flap and evaluate the efficacy of this technique.

NCT01751347 — Bupivacaine Versus Lidocaine Local Anesthesia

The use of local anesthetics has become an important aspect of pain management in surgical settings and is currently recommended in pain management guidelines.

Elective outpatient hand surgeries, such as carpal tunnel or trigger finger release, cause minimum tissue disruption and are short in duration. As a result, these local anesthetic agents are a major component in post-operative pain cont…

NCT03228849 — Comparison of New Suture Anchor Technique for Bony Mallet Injury Versus Conservative Treatment

This study aims to compare conservative treatment versus a new suture anchor technique for bony mallet finger in 29 patients.

NCT02112006 — Comparing Two Injection Sites of Local Anesthetic for Hand Surgery

The purpose of this study is to compare two different injection sites for local anesthesia in patients having hand surgery. The hypothesis is that subjects receiving injections around the three nerves of the forearm will provide faster pain control and greater patient satisfaction than patients having one injection closer to the shoulder.

NCT03111186 — Ibuprofen Plus Acetaminophen Versus Oxycodone Alone After Hand Surgery

This study is about pain control and medication following outpatient soft-tissue hand surgery. We hope to learn if ibuprofen and acetaminophen will achieve similar pain relief and satisfaction when compared with oxycodone alone.

NCT03089060 — Silicone Finger Cap (“Silikonfingerling”)

Amputation injuries of the fingertip are common in all ages. For decades it is known that conservatively treated fingertips can regenerate skin and soft tissues to form a functionally and cosmetically excellent new fingertip. Unfortunately, little is known about the mechanisms controlling this ability that, in humans, is confined to the fingertips. Even less is known about the bacteria that reg…

NCT03407820 — Nylon Versus Chromic Gut Sutures for Minor Hand Surgery

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.

NCT04291989 — Optimal Blood Sampling Site for Point of Care Lactate Assessment

The study was to compare blood Lactate levels between ear lobe and finger against venous forearm blood sample using the electronic hand held lactate device in hip fracture patients with good cognitive function (AMT >/= 7)

NCT04354415 — Tourniquet vs. No Tourniquet for Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Release

Background: Trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions treated by the hand surgeon. During these procedures, a tourniquet is often used to minimize bleeding and improve visualization of the operative field. However, it may be associated with pain and discomfort. To date, there are few prospective studies investigating the safety and outcomes of tourniquet-fr…

NCT03883477 — Endoscopic Trigger Finger Release

The purpose of this study is to compare recovery, scar, and patient satisfaction after retrograde endoscopic trigger finger release versus the standard open surgical treatment.

NCT03868449 — Question Prompt List for Common Hand Conditions

Patients with common hand conditions will be randomized to one of two groups- one will receive a question prompt list, the other will receive a list of 3 questions

NCT04268095 — Post Operative Dressing After Clean Elective Hand Surgery

Very little has been published about the optimal post operative dressing protocol, and no practical conclusion has emerged from a meta-analysis published in 2013. Even fewer studies focused on that topic specifically in hand surgery. Nevertheless, the functional impairment due to a dressing in the hand is much greater than anywhere else, due to the constant use of hands in daily life activities…

NCT06188221 — Does Adding Lidocaine to Corticosteroid Injections Reduce Pain Intensity in Hand Surgery

The purpose of this study was to determine whether adding Lidocaine to Corticosteroid injections reduce pain intensity in hand surgery.

NCT04424810 — Effect of High-quality Pre-operative Videos on Patient Anxiety Levels Prior to Ambulatory Hand Surgery

Previous research has shown that YouTube is a poor source of high-quality medical information. This is likely because there is no regulation of the content on YouTube and relatively little of the content is posted by qualified medical professionals. It is known that up to 30% of patients use the internet to research the procedure they will be having and given the increasing popularity of YouTub…

NCT04669704 — Effectiveness of a Tele-Rehabilitation Evidence-based Tablet App for Rehabilitation in Traumatic Bone and Soft Injuries of the Hand, Wrist and Fingers.

Trauma and soft injuries of the wrist, hand and fingers have a high incidence, and large social and healthcare costs are generated, mainly due to productivity loss. Therapeutic exercises must be part of the treatment and in the last 10 years the scientific literature highlights the need for the inclusion of the sensorimotor system in both surgical and rehabilitative approaches. Current methods …

NCT05343299 — Postoperative Experience of 2 WALANT-type Modes of Anesthesia Used in Ambulatory Surgery of the Upper Limb.

Distal surgery of the upper limb under local anesthesia using the WALANT technique (Wide Awake Local Anesthesia No Tourniquet) has become the standard care in orthopedic surgery. The principle is that the operator infiltrates the whole surgical area with a 1% lidocaine solution combined with adrenaline (diluted to 1/200,000) so that all distal surgery of the upper limb can be performed without …

NCT05435950 — Clinical Investigation on Safety, Performance and Effectiveness of Sono-instruments

Carpal Tunnel (CT) syndrome is a collection of characteristic symptoms and signs that occurs following compression of the median nerve within the CT. In Trigger Finger / trigger thumb (TF), one of the most common causes of hand pain and disability, the flexor tendon causes painful popping or snapping as the patient flexes and extends the digit. In case of failure of non-operative treatments, pa…

NCT07552753 — Semi-occlusive Dressing for Pediatric Fingertip Amputations

The aim of this prospective cohort study is to assess the outcome and pain progression of fingertip (partial) amputations treated with a semi-occlusive wound dressing (regular care) in childhood and adolescence.The main questions it aims to answer are:

• What is the pain progression of children and adolescents with fingertip amputations treated with semi-occlusive wound dressing?
• What is the…

NCT06274073 — Double-dorsal Versus Single-volar Digital Block

The aim of this study is to compare the traditional dorsal double injection digital block with the palmar single injection technique in the suturing of acute traumatic hand finger lacerations in terms of injection pain score (NRS), anesthesia onset time, and success of anesthesia.

It is understood that single injection digital block and double injection digital block techniques do not have sig…

NCT05552430 — Virtual Reality for Pain in Acute Orthopedic Injuries

The goal of this study is to pilot test a skills-based virtual reality (VR) for acute orthopedic injury. It will measure the feasibility, signals of improvement, exploratory pain mechanisms, and user experience of an established skills-based program (RelieveVRx) for acute orthopedic injury.

NCT06988137 — Kinesio Taping for Finger Injuries

This study is a prospective, randomized controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of three conservative treatment approaches-Kinesio taping (KT), buddy taping (BT), and static splinting-for managing finger ligament injuries and non-displaced fractures. A total of 175 patients between the ages of 5 and 60 were randomly assigned to one of the treatment groups and monitored over a 3-month peri…

Other (Withdrawn)

NCT01016197 — Surgical Versus Conservative Treatment of Acute Mallet Fingers; a Randomised Controlled Trial

The investigators are investigating if surgical treatment of injuries to the tendon which straightens the finger tip gives a better functional outcome than treatment with a splint while the tendon heals.

Other (Terminated)

NCT02266433 — Dexamethasone Versus Ketorolac Injection for the Treatment of Local Inflammatory Hand and Upper Extremity Disorders

The primary objective of this study is to compare local corticosteroid hand and elbow injections to placebo or ketorolac to determine if there is an equal or better reduction of symptoms for common orthopaedic upper extremity disorders including: De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, trigger fingers, and tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). The investigators will enroll 780 subjects, divided equally in…

NCT02058303 — Study of A Long Lasting Local Anesthestic for Hand, Wrist or Finger Surgery

The purpose of this study is to compare Exparel, a new, long-lasting numbing medication and a shorter-acting nerve block to a traditional single-shot nerve block in patients having hand, wrist or finger surgery.

Other (Suspended)

NCT01693094 — A Randomized Trial Measuring the Effect of Decision Aids on Patients’ Satisfaction, Conflict of Decision-making and Clinical Outcome

The investigators plan a prospective randomized controlled study that compares the treatment decisions made by patients who receive decision aids, as compared to patients treated with usual care and the American Society for Surgery of the Hand brochures. The investigators expect to enroll 126 patients.

Other (Unknown)

NCT02830828 — Studying Finger-thumb Grip in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

INTRODUCTION Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that results in impaired hand function. In cases of CTS the “pinch grip” force between the thumb and index finger becomes unnecessarily high to prevent objects from slipping when they are picked up.

HYPOTHESES The proposed study will investigate the following hypotheses regarding CTS.

As an object is picked up, the investigators …

NCT02565563 — Recording Heart Rate Variability During Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing With or Without Eye Movement

The purpose of the study is to gain greater insight into Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR is an NHS recommended treatment, which can significantly reduce trauma symptoms. There is some debate regarding how it actually works, however there is evidence to suggest that the eye movements component helps reduce anxiety and increase relaxation levels. To measure these arousal le…

NCT02548260 — Treatment of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Injuries. Clinical Efficiency of Syndactyly Treatment and Digital Compression

Proximal interphalangeal joint injuries of the fingers may be treated in various ways and no treatment has been shown to be superior. The investigators wish to study the effectiveness of syndactyly versus digital splint when comparing joint mobility. The investigators also wish to study the effectiveness of finger compression in reducing edema and therefore allowing a greater arc of motion.

NCT03968835 — A Comparison of the Outcomes of Distal Fingertip Amputations Treated With Either Artificial (Xeroform) or Biological Dressings

This is a prospective study looking to evaluate whether the treatment outcomes for patients who sustain a distal fingertip amputation are improved or no different when using biological dressings versus artificial dressings.

NCT03779958 — Alternatives to Hand Therapy for Hand Surgery Patients

Patients will be asked to use a mobile phone app to conduct their hand therapy after having hand surgery.

NCT03781141 — Wound Closure Study in Carpal Tunnel and Trigger Finger Surgery

Does a difference in patient satisfaction and cosmetic outcome exist between wound closure with absorbable or non-absorbable sutures.

NCT04253457 — The SToICAL Study - The Soft Tissue Injection of Corticosteroid And Local Anaesthetic Study

Some hand conditions can be treated with a steroid injection. Some doctors mix the steroid with local anaesthetic in the hope that the patient will experience less pain after the injection. Some doctors do not do this. It is not known if adding local anaesthetic to the steroid improves patient’s pain after the injection.

The overall aim of the study is to see whether using local anaesthetic in…

NCT04631081 — Occlusive Dressing vs Palmar Pedicular Island Flap in Fingertip Amputation

Our study aims to prospectively compare outcomes of conservative treatment (occlusive dressing) to surgery with a palmar bipedicled island flap (modified Tranquilli-Leali flap) in the management of Allen zones II-III-IV fingertip injuries in long fingers. Based on these results, the investigators intend to help provide guidelines to optimize the management, and eventually the satisfaction of th…

NCT04961879 — Dorsal Finger Reconstruction

objective of this study is To compare reversed cross finger flap with reversed island homo-digital flap in distal dorsal finger defect reconstruction regarding reliability & functional and aesthetic outcomes .

comparative study that will be conducted at Plastic surgery department, Sohag university hospital on 30 patients .The population of the study will be patients with distal dorsal digital…

NCT05003596 — Efficacy of Steroids on Functional Outcomes After Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Hand

Steroids are often prescribed for their anti-inflammatory effects in patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Studies have shown that steroids may reduce pain and swelling, but their effects on range of motion and functional outcomes have not been illustrated. With this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of steroids on range of motion and functional outcomes in non-operatively managed musculos…

NCT04688229 — Motor Recovery Training for Hand and Digits in Stroke and SCI

This study will use evaluate a hand therapy device training isolated finger control with engaging video gaming technology to facilitate hand and digit recovery in patients with acute stroke and cervical spinal cord injury. This study will randomize patients to either standard rehabilitation care with added study-related motor training or standard rehabilitation care alone.

NCT05323643 — Role of US in Evaluation of Tendon and Ligament Abnormalities in Hand and Fingers

Assessment of the role of USG in the evaluation of tendon and ligament abnormalities in hand and fingers in traumatic & non-traumatic causes.