Comparing two surgical methods for ingrown toenail treatment
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two different surgical techniques (Winograd and Sleeve methods) to treat ingrown toenails—a painful condition where the nail grows into the skin. The study aims to determine which method works better and causes fewer problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have an ingrown toenail that your doctor says needs surgery
- You are between 12 and 75 years old
- You do not have diabetes
- You do not have poor circulation or blood vessel disease in your legs or feet
- You do not have a current infection or abscess near the toenail
- You have not had surgery for this ingrown toenail before
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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