Non-Contact Low-Frequency Ultrasound Vs Standard LaLonde Protocol for Fingertip Injury Wound Healing
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of non-contact low frequency ultrasound in populations sustaining fingertip amputations. The main question it aims to answer is: • Does non-contact low frequency ultrasound significantly improve patient outcomes in patients sustaining acute fingertip amputations? Researchers will compare non-contact low frequency ultrasound to a standard Lalonde protocol to answer this questions. Participants will be randomized one of the two study arms and evaluated by wound care therapy. They will receive cohort appropriate therapy sessions 2-3 times per week with measurement of wound size once per week.
Sponsor: St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Individuals aged 18 years or older with an acute traumatic fingertip amputation without exposed bone or tendons (Allen 1, Tamai level 1; ICD-10 codes S68.5 and S68.6).
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Patients less than 18 years old,
- ✕ Injuries involving exposed bone
- ✕ Those with diagnosis of vascular disease
- ✕ Individuals with clinical suspicion or diagnosis of infection
- ✕ Unable to comply with prescribed therapy sessions
- ✕ Patients undergoing primary closure or surgical intervention
- ✕ Patients experiencing subsequent trauma following treatment initiation
Where it's recruiting
Bethlehem
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06813430 · last updated 2025-05-15