Status:
TERMINATED
Comparative Study of Two Incision vs. Mini Open Carpal Tunnel Release
Lead Sponsor:
University of Louisville
Collaborating Sponsors:
Christine M. Kleinert Institute for Hand and Microsurgery
Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Hand surgeons have many options to perform carpal tunnel release surgery. Some surgeons believe that techniques are best kept simple: a mini-open incision that allows adequate exposure of the transver...
Detailed Description
Carpal tunnel release (CTR) is a common surgery done by hand surgeons. The aim of the procedure is to decompress the median nerve at the level of the wrist and alleviate patient symptoms that include ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Participants over the age of 18
- Patients who have not undergone any prior wrist surgery that may alter the native wrist anatomy
- Participants surgery must only be carpal tunnel release (no trigger fingers, de quervain release, etc.)
- Participants must have read and understood the consent form for the performance of the procedure and enrollment into the study. Consent must be signed in front of the principal investigator and a witness
Exclusion
- Patients who are under the age of 18
- Patients who had other major surgery on the extremity being assessed potentially altering the native anatomy of the volar wrist area
- Patients who plan to have multiple hand procedures done along with their carpal tunnel release
- Patients refusing to sign the consent and enrollment form for the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 15 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 3 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05325567
Start Date
June 15 2022
End Date
January 3 2023
Last Update
August 18 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center
Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40202