The role of the Flexor Sheath in Carpal Tunnel Decompression
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN81776886 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN81776886 |
| Protocol serial number | N0192128859 |
| Sponsor | Department of Health |
| Funder | Queen's Medical Centre University Hospital NHS Trust (UK) |
- Submission date
- 30/09/2004
- Registration date
- 30/09/2004
- Last edited
- 16/07/2009
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nervous System Diseases
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Mr A K Singh
Scientific
Scientific
University Hospital
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | The purpose of the study will be to see whether preserving the flexor sheath during decompression of the carpal tunnel improves recovery. We believe that by trying to keep an extra piece of tissue beneath the median nerve will provide a smooth gliding surface and aid recovery in time and function. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Not provided at time of registration |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Nervous System Diseases: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) |
| Intervention | Randomised Controlled Trial to see whether preserving the flexor sheath during decompression of the carpal tunnel improves recovery. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Grip strengths |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Not provided at time of registration |
| Completion date | 31/12/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 100 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. 100 affected patients (50 patients and 50 control patients) 2. male or female 3. aged 20-70 |
| Key exclusion criteria | Does not match inclusion criteria |
| Date of first enrolment | 30/07/2003 |
| Date of final enrolment | 31/12/2003 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
University Hospital
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
NG7 2UH
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/11/2006 | Yes | No |
