CompletedNot Applicable

Neurological Outcomes Following Carpal Tunnel Wound-closure Techniques

Croatia100 participantsStarted 2023-05-01

Plain-language summary

single-centre randomised prospective trial will conducted at the University Hospital of Split in Croatia. The investigators plan to enrol 100 patients, 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 neurological outcomes will assessed postoperatively during the follow-up period at intervals of 2, 6, and 12 weeks respectively.

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

median nerve sensory values measured electromyographic (EMG)

Timeframe: 2 months

median nerve sensory values measured electromyographic (EMG)

Timeframe: 2 months

median nerve sensory values measured electromyographic (EMG)

Timeframe: 2 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05808855

SponsorUniversity of Split, School of Medicine

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-08-01

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