Hand scar treatment after tendon repair surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special massage technique helps improve hand scars and movement after surgery to repair a tendon in the hand. It may help reduce scar tissue and make the hand work better.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 40 years old
- You have a scar on the back of your hand from surgery to repair a damaged tendon
- Your scar is at least 6 weeks old and has healed
- You do not have other injuries like broken bones, severe tissue loss, or damage to other tendons
- You do not have limited joint movement from arthritis or other existing conditions
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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