Comparing anesthesia options for finger tendon repair
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to numb your hand during surgery to repair a cut finger tendon: one that keeps you awake with local numbing, and one using general anesthesia where you sleep. The goal is to see which approach gives better results.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a complete cut of a finger tendon, in a specific area called zone I or II.
- The injury must be recent (not more than 6 weeks old).
- You do not have other severe injuries to the same finger, like fractures, joint damage, or amputations.
- The tendon is not severely damaged or contaminated beyond simple repair.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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