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A RCT to compare outcomes between conventional suture technique vs new technique using dHUC in flexor tendon injury of hand

A randomized control study to compare functional outcomes between conventional vs newer technique using dHUC in flexor tendon injuries of the hand - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/099673
Enrollment
30
Registered
2025-12-22
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: S661- Injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of other and unspecified finger at wrist and hand level

Interventions

Intervention1: dehydrated human umblical cord membrane (dHUC): post convenional repair using the modified kessler technique of flexor tendon using suturing technique the tendons are wrapped with dHUC

Sponsors

ALL INDIA INSTIUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES JODHPUR
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Consenting adults with injuries of flexor tendons involving 2 or more digits (index, middle, ring, and little finger) of the hand.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Associated fractures requiring stabilization Tendon injury concomitant with flap or graft coverage Associated digital nerve repair Co-existing myopathies Joint contracture/ deformity Collagen vascular disease/ connective tissue disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
to assess the functional outcomes of application of dHUC ( dehydrated human umblical cord ) membrane and conventional repair vs conventional repair in flexor tendon injuries of hand at 3 months and 6 months post repairTimepoint: to assess the functional outcomes of application of dHUC ( dehydrated human umblical cord ) membrane and conventional repair vs conventional repair in flexor tendon injuries of hand at 3 months and 6 months post repair—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
incidence of surgical site infection upto 1 month post surgeryTimepoint: 1 month post surgery;evaluation of overall function & disability using patient reported outcome using qDASH questionnaire for overall hand function & disability at 3 & 6 months after surgeryTimepoint: 3 months & 6 months post surgery;assessment of grip strength using Jamar gauge at 3 months & 6 months post surgeryTimepoint: 3 months annd 6 months post surgery;loss of working days post injury ( days away from work) at end of 6 monthsTimepoint: 6 months post surgery;disability evaluation of upper limb in accordance with the gazette of India issued by ministry of social justice & empowerment in year 2024 at 6 months post repairTimepoint: 6 months post surgery—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Prakash Chandra kala

ALL INDIA INSTITUE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, JODHPUR

drpckala@gmail.com8460952204

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026