Compensatory Sweating After Unilateral Sympathectomy on the Dominant Side or Bilateral Sequential… (NCT03921320) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Compensatory Sweating After Unilateral Sympathectomy on the Dominant Side or Bilateral Sequential Sympathectomy
Brazil200 participantsStarted 2019-03-07
Plain-language summary
The standard treatment for palmar hyperhidrosis is bilateral sequential thoracic sympathectomy. High rates of compensatory sweating due to the surgical procedure are described in the literature. In the search for a reduction in this side effect, it is possible that unilateral sympathectomy in the dominant side obtains acceptable results and leads to less compensatory sweating with improvement of the quality of life. The aim of this study it to compare the intensity of compensatory sweating due to the standard treatment, that is, bilateral sequential videothoracoscopic sympathectomy in relation to unilateral thoracic sympathectomy on the dominant side.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Body mass index equal to or less than 28;
* Exclusive palmar hyperhidrosis or palmar hyperhidrosis associated with axillary and / or plantar hyperhidrosis;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being sinister (or left-handed);
* Craneo-f acial or generalized hyperhidrosis;
* Coagulopathies;
* Previous thoracic surgery;
* Other comorbidities such as cardiological, metabolic, infectious or neoplastic diseases;
* Pregnancy;
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Change of sweating intensity
Timeframe: Change from baseline sweating to 6 months after surgery