Can face-to-face patient education be replaced by computer-based patient education? A randomised trial.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN45561855

Enrollment

126

Registered

2006-02-13

Start date

2002-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Musculoskeletal Diseases Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Interventions

Computer-based patient education on CTS versus doctor-based patient education

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with idiopathic CTS

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Known causes for CTS e.g. arthritis and trauma were reasons for exclusion. Patients had to have a good understanding of the Dutch language and be adequately instructable with no mental or severe physical handicaps.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Retainment of knowledge after CTS education	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Patient satisfaction after CTS education	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

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