Desensitisation: does it reduce scar sensitivity following carpal tunnel release?

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN97616350

Enrollment

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2002-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

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

Interventions

1. Evaluation plus standard care 2. Evaluation, standard care plus a desensitisation programme and advice sheet

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 24 patients aged 18 to 85 with a history of uncomplicated, idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome will be included in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

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