CompletedNot Applicable

Splinting After Mini-Open Carpal Tunnel Release

249 participantsStarted 2010-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if any difference exists among 3 different postoperative splinting regimens- no splint, removable splint, and plaster non-removable splint- following mini-open carpal tunnel release (CTR) surgery.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients were required to have failed conservative treatment for symptomatic, isolated, nerve conduction study positive CTS. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria omitted patients who presented with acute onset CTS, concomitant peripheral neuropathy, metabolic disease, postoperative recurring CTS, or who required another operative procedure during carpal tunnel release.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

QuickDASH

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Levine-Katz Symptom Severity Scale (SSS)

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Numerical Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Grip Strength

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Wrist Flexion

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Lateral Pinch Strength

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02885701

SponsorAnthony L. Logli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-01

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Who can participate

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

QuickDASH

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Levine-Katz Symptom Severity Scale (SSS)

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Numerical Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Grip Strength

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Wrist Flexion

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively

Lateral Pinch Strength

Timeframe: 10-14 days postoperatively