Non-Contact Low-Frequency Ultrasound Vs Standard LaLonde Protocol for Fingertip Injury Wound Healing

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Conditions studied: Non-contact Low Frequency Ultrasound, Lalonde Protocol, Fingertip Amputation

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT06813430
Run by: St. Luke's Hospital, Pennsylvania
People needed: 22
Starts: 2025-02-10
Expected to finish: 2026-02-01
Last updated by the study team: 2025-05-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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 is running

St. Luke's University Health Network — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States (enrolling)

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