Carpal tunnel syndrome Nervous System Diseases Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Comparing the C-Trac™ splint versus the conventional resting splint
Sponsors
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients less than 65 years of age presenting to the Pulvertaft Hand Centre with a diagnosis of mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, confirmed by nerve conduction studies and clinical assessment
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Severe carpal tunnel syndrome (based on nerve conduction studies and clinical assessment) 2. Previous carpal tunnel decompression on affected wrist 3. Previous steroid injection into affected carpal tunnel 4. 65 years of age or older 5. History of gout, hypothyroidism, previous fragility fracture, symptomatic basal joint arthritis, septic or rheumatoid arthritis of the hand, previous wrist fracture, diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, amyloidosis, acromegaly, renal dialysis, current oral steroid use 6. Current or very recent involvement in hand or related research 7. Regular use of hand-held vibrating tools 8. Ongoing involvement in compensation cases 9. Contact allergy to rubber or plastics 10. Patients who are unable to give informed consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Levine questionnaire scores in each group at 8 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Grip, pinch and sensation scores at 8 weeks 2. Levine questionnaire scores, grip, pinch and sensation scores at 0 and 4 weeks and at 6, 12, 24 and 60 months | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed