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Comparison of Two Surgical Methods (Winograd vs. Sleeve Method) in the Treatment of Ingrown Toenail.
Led by Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences · Updated on 2026-04-23
312
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
60 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the recurrence rates of two surgical techniques-Winograd procedure and sleeve (gutter) method-in the treatment of ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis). A total of 312 nails will be randomized into two groups, with patients receiving either the Winograd procedure or sleeve method. Participants will be followed for 30 days post-intervention to assess recurrence and other clinical outcomes. The study seeks to determine the more effective treatment modality for reducing recurrence in a tertiary care setting.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Two Surgical Methods (Winograd vs. Sleeve Method) in the Treatment of Ingrown Toenail.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients presenting with ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis)
- Patients for whom surgical intervention is indicated
- Age between 12 and 75 years
- Both male and female participants
- Patients willing to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with diabetes mellitus
- Patients with peripheral vascular disease
- Immunocompromised patients
- Patients with coagulopathy
- Patients receiving chemotherapy
- Patients with localized infection or abscess at the surgical site
- Patients with previously treated or recurrent ingrown toenail
- Patients presenting with delayed complications of prior ingrown toenail surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences
Islamabad, Pakistan, 29111
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Research Team
M
Muhammad Fahad Ali, MBBS, MRCS
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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