Plain-English translation of NCT03155854 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
When you have trigger finger along with a condition called Dupuytren's disease, surgery can be complicated and lead to thick scars and stiffness. This pilot study is testing whether completely removing the thickened tissue (called a pretendinous cord) during surgery produces better outcomes and less scarring than simply cutting through it. The goal is to figure out which surgical approach gives patients the best results.
Patients who have both trigger finger and Dupuytren's disease often develop thicker scars, loss of motion, and other complications after surgery. Doctors believe this might happen because the thickened cord is being cut but left in place, which could trigger extra scarring. This trial will test whether removing the cord entirely reduces these problems.
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You would be randomly assigned to one of two surgical approaches: either having the thickened cord completely removed, or having it cut and released. The study will follow your recovery to compare how well each method works, how much scarring develops, and whether you regain normal hand function. You would be part of a small pilot group of about 50 patients total.
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United States
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
September 2016
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Sanjeev Kakar, MD
Mayo Clinic
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