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NCT Number: NCT00435149

Post-operative Mobilization for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

This study will investigate the effect of one week of immobilization following carpal tunnel release surgery versus no immobilization.

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Key information

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cumulative Trauma Disorders Median Neuropathy Mononeuropathies Nerve Compression Syndromes Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Sprains and Strains Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute

Nashville, Tennessee, 37232-8828, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release will be included in this study.
  • Patients must have clinical evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Patients must have positive EMG results.
  • English speaking patients only.

Patient selection factors include:

  • Ability and willingness to follow instructions.
  • Patients who are able and willing to return for follow-up evaluations.
  • Patients of all races and genders.
  • Patients who are able to follow care instructions.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients less than 18 years old.
  • Patients who are pregnant.
  • Patients unwilling or unable to comply with a rehabilitation program for carpal tunnel release who indicate difficulty or inability to return for follow-up visits prescribed by the study protocol.
  • Patients who qualify for inclusion in the study, but refuse consent to participate in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Carpal tunnel release surgery

Procedure

Patient will have carpal tunnel release surgery and will be put in a splint after surgery.

Primary outcomes

  1. Function assessment questionnaire score, pain score questionnaire, and measurements will be used to determine outcome.

    Time frame: 6 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Vanderbilt University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Post-operative Mobilization for Carpal Tunnel

Important dates

Study start
2006
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Feb 14, 2007
Registry last updated
Feb 18, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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