CompletedNot Applicable

A Comparison of Tissue Adhesive Material and Suture as Wound-closure Techniques Following Carpal Tunnel Decompression

Croatia98 participantsStarted 2022-06-01

Plain-language summary

Participants will be randomly assigned to suture-based wound closure (n=50) or tissue adhesive-based wound closure (n=50) with two-component skin adhesive Glubran Tiss 2®. The outcomes will be assessed during the follow-up period at intervals of 2, 6, and 12 weeks postoperatively. A scar assessment will be using the POSAS (Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale) and cosmetic VAS (Visual Analog Scale). The VNRS (Verbal Number Rating Scale) will used to assess pain.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 99 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: (all of the above) * age \>18 years * carpal tunnel syndrome * weakness of thumb abduction * with atrophy of the thenar * median nerve conduction impairment estimated by electromyography Exclusion Criteria: (one or more) * threatening haemorrhagic complications (patients with peroral anticoagulation and/or antithrombotic therapy) * previous wrist trauma or surgery on the wrist region * another aetiology of neuropathy * previous allergic reactions (with lidocaine, cyanoacrylate, formaldehyde, tapes, or adhesives) * personal or family history of keloids or hypertrophic scars * severe general illness with cachexia

What they're measuring

scar assessment - using the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05747989

SponsorUniversity of Split, School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-01

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