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NCT Number: NCT03823755

Evaluation of the Mobility of the Digital Flexor Tendons

To study flexor tendon excursion in the hand after surgery by dynamic MRI

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Key information

Conditions

Flexor Digitorum Longus on the Right Flexor Digitorum Longus on the Left Tendon Injury - Hand Tendon Rupture

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CHRU de Brest, Brest, France

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About this study

The study of the movement of the digital flexor tendon operated on MRI could lead to a better understanding of the biomechanics of this tendon after surgery, to objectively assess the repair of the tendon and the recovery of its mobility. The visualization of the aspect and the movement of this operated tendon would make it possible to adapt the rehabilitation for each patient and to prevent the occurrence of complications which limit functional recovery and source of handicap.

The analysis of the imaging in patients evolving would establish useful criteria the surgeon to judge the evolution of the operated tendon.

The first step consists in evaluating the feasibility of the acquisition of dynamic sequences in MRI and the possibility of observing the movement of the flexor tendon operated during the mobilization of the finger, and comparing the biomechanical data obtained with those of the nonoperated tendons and experimental models.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • flexor tendon injury in zone 2
  • treatment by surgery
  • insufficient functional outcome after surgery
  • MRI requested by surgeon

Exclusion criteria

  • pregnancy
  • MRI contraindications
  • previous surgery on the hand
  • rheumatic disorder

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Flexor tendon excursion

    Time frame: 1 year

    Imaging of flexor tendon excursion in the hand after surgery during motion with MRI

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital, Brest

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of the Mobility of the Digital Flexor Tendons Operated by Dynamic MRI: a Pilot Study.

Acronym: DynamicMRI

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 30, 2019
Registry last updated
Feb 10, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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