Study Summary
This trial found that there was no difference in patient satisfaction or cosmetic outcome between absorbable and non-absorbable sutures.
Eligible Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Trigger Finger
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 1 year
1 year
Scar formation with the Patient and Observer Scare Assessment Scale
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Non-absorbable suture
1 of 2
Absorbable suture
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
130 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Wound closure · No Placebo Group · N/A
Absorbable suture
Procedure
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Wound closure · Intervention Types: ProcedureNon-absorbable suture
Procedure
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Wound closure · Intervention Types: ProcedureTreatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Wound closure
2018
N/A
~300
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 1 year
Who is running the clinical trial?
Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
2,919 Previous Clinical Trials
3,516,850 Total Patients Enrolled
9 Trials studying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
1,037 Patients Enrolled for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Peter C RheePrincipal InvestigatorMayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 2 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:You are undergoing a primary open carpal tunnel release or primary trigger finger pulley release.
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