Splinting and hand therapy before Dupuytren's surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at whether wearing a series of splints before surgery, along with education and hand therapy, can improve outcomes for people with Dupuytren's contracture. It may help reduce stiffness and make recovery easier after fasciectomy surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- One or more fingers are bent more than 30 degrees at the middle knuckle (PIP joint) because of Dupuytren's.
- You are waiting for a type of surgery called fasciectomy to treat your Dupuytren's.
- You have not had any previous treatment (surgery, collagenase shots, or needle procedure) for Dupuytren's in the finger to be studied.
- You do not have any other hand problems (like arthritis or past injury) that affect movement or function.
- You can understand English and are able to attend follow-up visits.
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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