An Absorbable Suture Versus a Non-absorbable Suture in Carpal Tunnel Release, a Randomized Contro… (NCT05503719) | Clinical Trial Compass
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An Absorbable Suture Versus a Non-absorbable Suture in Carpal Tunnel Release, a Randomized Controlled Trial
Finland116 participantsStarted 2022-09-21
Plain-language summary
The study compares two widely used treatments in closing the wound after open carpal tunnel release surgery: absorbable and non-absorbable sutures. It is conducted as a randomized controlled trial, where the participants are divided into two research groups. The visual outcome of the scar will be evaluated a year after the surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed with electro near my-graphs
* symptoms typical of carpal tunnel syndrome
* referral to carpal tunnel release
* informed consent signed
* the ability to receive the virtual questionnaire via email and answer it
* the ability to understand and answer the Finnish questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria
* repeat surgery
* known allergy to suture materials
* ongoing systemic steroid treatment
* ongoing chemotherapy
* ongoing immunomodulatory treatment
* past hypertrophic or keloid scars or other severe disturbances in wound healing
* age under 18, pregnancy or breastfeeding
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
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Visual outcome (VAS) of the scar (nice and ugly) as evaluated by the patient