Potsdam Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sex Study

Potsdam Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sex Study - Pots-CTS-Sex

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00032657

Enrollment

100

Registered

2023-09-18

Start date

2023-09-13

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

G56.0

Interventions

Group 1: Patients with CTS (carpal tunnel syndrome) undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and sexual activity are assessed at the following points in time: -

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients aged >18 years with clinically indicated carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, who are physically and mentally capable of completing the study questionnaires.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Minors, patients lacking the capacity for understanding and informed consent, as well as the inability to complete the study questionnaires.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sexual limitations in patients after carpal tunnel release surgery. The severity of symptoms and functional status change will be assessed using the classification system developed by Keilani MY et al. Continuous variables will be analyzed for statistical significance using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and categorical variables will be assessed using the Chi-square test.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The impact of patient self-efficacy, according to Schwarzer, on the surgical outcomes of carpal tunnel release.	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactHolger Joswig

Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann Potsdam

holger.joswig@klinikumevb.de+4933124137953

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026