UnknownPhase 3

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Release Using PSU Retractor

Thailand60 participantsStarted 2009-09

Plain-language summary

The investigators study aims to evaluate both efficacy and safety of carpal tunnel release using limited incision with the PSU retractor compared to standard incision. The investigators will do a randomized controlled trial in 60 patients with carpal tunnel release and evaluate for outcome regarding pain, VAS score, return to work time, CTS score and complications at 6 months.

Who can participate

Age range15 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome who failed to conservative treatment 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Underlying disease such as : DM, neuropathy * Previous wrist or hand surgery in the same side * Previous wrist and hand trauma * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

CTS score

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01017471

SponsorPrince of Songkla University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2012-09

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