None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Procedure/Surgery : Study participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to one of two groups: (1) ultrasound-guided non-incisional carpal tunnel release using Smartwire® or (2) ultrasound-guid
Sponsors
The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical symptoms and findings from nerve conduction studies or ultrasound examinations. - Individuals who have not responded to or experienced insufficient effects from conservative treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, such as physical therapy or medication.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: - Individuals with a history of prior transverse carpal ligament release. - Individuals with other identifiable causes of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms on ultrasound examination (e.g., cysts, tumors). - Individuals with cognitive or sensory impairments that prevent accurate pain assessment. - Individuals unable to cooperate with evaluation, treatment, or follow-up procedures. - Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. - Individuals taking anticoagulant medications with a risk of bleeding. - Individuals with muscle weakness or atrophy that necessitates surgical treatment. - Individuals deemed unsuitable for the clinical trial by the investigator's judgment. - Individuals who have participated in another clinical trial within 3 months prior to the start of this trial.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Korean-Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (symptom specific scale, functional status scale) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NRS (Numerical Rating Scale) | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactKyung Eun Nam
The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Outcome results
None listed