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NCT07184658
Ultrasound-Guided Multiple Saline Injections for Prevention of Tendon Adhesion: A Randomized Controlled Trial
NA trial testing Ultrasound-guided peritendinous saline injection in Tendon Adhesion in 136 participants. Currently enrolling.
31 January 2026
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Kai Wang |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | Recruiting now |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | none |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 136 |
| Start date | 1 September 2025 |
| Primary completion | 31 January 2026 |
| Estimated completion | 31 March 2026 |
| Sites | 1 location across China |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Ultrasound-guided peritendinous saline injection
Conditions studied
- Tendon Adhesion — all drugs for Tendon Adhesion →
Sponsor
Kai Wang
Who can join
Adults 18 to 60, any sex, with Tendon Adhesion. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided repeated normal saline injections for the prevention and treatment of tendon adhesion following flexor tendon repair. Tendon adhesion is a common complication after tendon injury, leading to pain, stiffness, and impaired hand function. Conventional anti-adhesion strategies, such as physical barrier membranes, may induce local inflammation or have limited effectiveness. In this study, patients undergoing tendon repair will be randomly assigned to receive either ultrasound-guided peritendinous saline injections at 7, 14, and 21 days after surgery (intervention group) or no injection (control group). The primary outcome is total active motion (TAM-%) at 3 months after surgery. Secondary outcomes include TAM-% at 6 weeks, pain scores (VAS), Michigan Hand Questionnaire (MHQ) scores, infection rate, and tendon rupture rate. A total of 136 patients will be enrolled (68 in each group). The findings of this trial will help to establish whether repeated saline injections under ultrasound guidance can effectively prevent tendon adhesion, improve pain and functional outcomes, and ensure tendon healing with minimal complications.
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- Last refreshed: 22 September 2025
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