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Nylon Versus Chromic Gut Sutures for Minor Hand Surgery

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Nylon and Chromic Gut Sutures After Minor Hand Surgery

NCT03407820•University of Texas at Austin

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.

Eligibility

Age

18 - 89 years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

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
+4 more criteria

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

Locations (3)

Austin Regional Clinic

Austin, Texas, United States

HTB Musculoskeletal Institute

Austin, Texas, United States

Orthopedic Specialists of Austin

Austin, Texas, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

January 31, 2018

Primary Completion Date

May 30, 2020

Completion Date

August 1, 2022

Last Updated

July 31, 2025

Enrollment

112

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

All Minor Hand Surgery IncludingCarpal Tunnel SyndromeTrigger FingerGanglion CystsDe Quervain SyndromeDupuytren Contracture

Interventions

Absorbable Chromic gut sutures

PROCEDURE

Non-absorbable Nylon sutures

PROCEDURE

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Nylon Versus Chromic Gut Sutures for Minor Hand Surgery

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

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