Trial Outcomes & Findings for Repair of Infective Wound Associated With Nerve Defect in the Finger Using A Bipedicled Nerve Flap (NCT NCT01707654)

NCT ID: NCT01707654

Last Updated: 2018-11-21

Results Overview

The 2-point Discrimination Test determines the minimal distance at which a subject can sense the presence of two needles. The modified American Society for Surgery of the Hand guidelines were used to stratify Discriminator measurements (excellent \<6 mm; good 6-10 mm; fair 11-15 mm; poor \>15 mm. The test points were at the center of the radial or ulnar portion of the pulp. Each area was tested 3 times with a Discriminator (Ali Med, Dedham, MA). Two out of 3 correct answers were considered proof of perception before proceeding to another lower value. We stopped at 4 mm as a limit of 2PD and considered this normal. The assessments were performed at a single time point at the final follow up.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

9 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

17-25 months

Results posted on

2018-11-21

Participant Flow

From July 2008 to May 2010, 9 patients who had a combination of soft tissue and digital nerve defects were included in the study. The type of location was medical clinic.

No patient was lost to follow-up

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Nerve Graft
Simultaneous repair of the infected wound and digital nerve defect in the finger using a bipedicled nerve flap including nerve graft from the dorsal branch of the digital nerve.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Repair of Infective Wound Associated With Nerve Defect in the Finger Using A Bipedicled Nerve Flap

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Nerve Graft
n=9 Participants
Simultaneous repair of the infected wound and digital nerve defect in the finger using a bipedicled nerve flap including nerve graft from the dorsal branch of the digital nerve.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
32.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.6 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
6 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
China
9 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 17-25 months

The 2-point Discrimination Test determines the minimal distance at which a subject can sense the presence of two needles. The modified American Society for Surgery of the Hand guidelines were used to stratify Discriminator measurements (excellent \<6 mm; good 6-10 mm; fair 11-15 mm; poor \>15 mm. The test points were at the center of the radial or ulnar portion of the pulp. Each area was tested 3 times with a Discriminator (Ali Med, Dedham, MA). Two out of 3 correct answers were considered proof of perception before proceeding to another lower value. We stopped at 4 mm as a limit of 2PD and considered this normal. The assessments were performed at a single time point at the final follow up.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Nerve Graft
n=9 Participants
Simultaneous repair of the infected wound and digital nerve defect in the finger using a bipedicled nerve flap including nerve graft from the dorsal branch of the digital nerve.
2-point Discrimination Test
7.5 mm
Standard Deviation 1.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 17-25 months

The test points were at the center of the radial or ulnar portion of the pulp. The donor site, i.e. radial- or ulnar-dorsal aspect of the middle phalanx of the donor digit, was also evaluated.

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

OTHER_PRE_SPECIFIED outcome

Timeframe: 17-25 months

Pain was given subjectively by the patient using the visual analogue scale (VAS). The VAS consists of a 10 cm line that was grouped into mild (1-3 cm), moderate (4-6 cm) and severe (7-10 cm).

Outcome measures

Outcome data not reported

Adverse Events

Nerve Graft

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Chao Chen

The Second Hospital of Tangshan

Phone: 86-13700350471

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place