Health Condition 1: G560- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: normal saline: 5 to 10 cc of normal saline (hydrodissection fluid)
Intervention2: corticosteroid plus normal saline: 7 to 10 cc of hydrodissection fluid comprising of 2ml injectate (1ml
Sponsors
University College of medical sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 years and above having Nerve Conduction Studies proven carpal tunnel syndrome with persistent symptoms and not resolving with medications or splinting
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with other neurological causes like polyneuropathies, thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy 2. Patients with underlying coagulopathies or taking anti-coagulant medications 3. Patients in whom ultrasound will reveal secondary causes of carpal tunnel syndrome like Ganglion cysts, accessory muscles etc 4. Patients with local site infection 5. Patients who have received prior corticosteroid injection or hav undergone carpal tunnel release surgery 6. Patients with thenar atrophy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change from baseline of: 1.Severity of symptoms and functional status using Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire Questionnaire. 2.Pain using Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). 3.Cross-sectional area of the median nerve using ultrasound. 4.Conduction velocity and amplitude of median nerve as and when applicable.Timepoint: 4,12 weeks and 24 weeks (when feasible) post procedure | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| noneTimepoint: none | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactAnupama Tandon
University college of medical sciences and GTB Hospital
Outcome results
None listed