Randomized comparison of different reconstruction techniques for digital nerve coaptation

Randomized comparison of different reconstruction techniques for digital nerve coaptation - FINGERPRINT

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00022889

Enrollment

Registered

2020-09-15

Start date

2020-09-15

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

S64

Interventions

Group 1: Suture-based nerve coaptation Group 2: Tissue adhesive-based nerve coaptation

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Complete DN injury of a digit - Uni- or bilateral DN injury of a digit - Single or multiple DN injuries - Height of lesion: Lesion at / distal to A1 pulley - Primary nerve suture (direct reconstruction or reconstruction with grafts/ nerve conduits)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Incomplete DN lesions - Secondary nerve reconstruction - Pregnancy/ nursing period - Diabetes mellitus, peripheral polyneuropathy or other neurological diseases interfering with nerve regeneration - Known nerve compression syndrome of the upper extremity - Previous surgery/ injury affecting the digit - Patients under legal care - Minors (< 18 years)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Clinical assessment of sensory regeneration within 12 months postoperatively.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Clinical assessment of complications (e.g., neuroma, cold intolerance) within 12 months postoperatively.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactAlexandra Anker

Abteilung für Plastische, Hand- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie

alexandra.anker@ukr.de09417820

Outcome results

None listed

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