The role of the Flexor Sheath in Carpal Tunnel Decompression

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN81776886

Enrollment

100

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2003-07-30

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Nervous System Diseases: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Nervous System Diseases Mononeuropathies of upper limb

Interventions

Randomised Controlled Trial to see whether preserving the flexor sheath during decompression of the carpal tunnel improves recovery.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. 100 affected patients (50 patients and 50 control patients) 2. male or female 3. aged 20-70

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Grip strengths 2. scar pain 3. Patient Evaluation Measure score	—

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