A double blind prospective randomised controlled study comparing absorbable versus non-absorbable suture techniques in Carpal Tunnel Release.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN41229063

Enrollment

Registered

2005-09-30

Start date

2003-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Nervous System Diseases: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Nervous System Diseases Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

Interventions

After patients have agreed to participate, they will be randomised into one or other of the treatment arms: 1. Technique A = Using a continuous subcuticular absorbable 3.0 polyglactin 910 (vicryl) su

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 40 patients, aged between 18 to 75 years are invited to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Residual postoperative pain using Visual Analogue Scale 2. Scar tenderness 3. Preoperative and postoperative symptoms using CTS Symptom Severity Score 4. Preoperative and postoperative functional status using CTS Functional Status Scale 5. Extent of wound healing	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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