Splinting for Dupuytren's Contracture Release

This study is comparing two different kinds of splints for patients who have had a surgical contracture release of dupuytren's disease. It compares a static splint and a dynamic splint.

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Key information

Conditions

Dupuytren's Disease Connective Tissue Diseases Contracture Dupuytren Contracture Fibroma Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms, Connective Tissue Neoplasms, Connective and Soft Tissue Neoplasms, Fibrous Tissue Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

18 years or older
males and females with Dupuytren's contracture
patients with contracture of less than 30 degrees of MCP contractions and no contractions of the IP joints

Exclusion criteria

previous surgical treatment for Dupuytren's
contracture of MCP greater than 30 degrees
contraindications for dynamic splinting (upper limb amputees, paresis, ect.)

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

DASH questionnaire, PCS questionnaire, Wahler Physical Symptom Inventory, CESD questionnaire

Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prospective Randomized Comparison of Dynamic Versus Static Splinting After Dupuytren's Contracture Release

Important dates

Study start: 2005
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: Dec 18, 2007
Registry last updated: Nov 16, 2010

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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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