Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
This study will investigate the effect of one week of immobilization following carpal tunnel release surgery versus no immobilization.
Interventions
PROCEDURECarpal tunnel release surgery
Patient will have carpal tunnel release surgery and will be put in a splint after surgery.
Sponsors
Vanderbilt University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients undergoing open carpal tunnel release will be included in this study. * Patients must have clinical evidence of carpal tunnel syndrome. * Patients must have positive EMG results. * English speaking patients only. Patient selection factors include: * Ability and willingness to follow instructions. * Patients who are able and willing to return for follow-up evaluations. * Patients of all races and genders. * Patients who are able to follow care instructions.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients less than 18 years old. * Patients who are pregnant. * Patients unwilling or unable to comply with a rehabilitation program for carpal tunnel release who indicate difficulty or inability to return for follow-up visits prescribed by the study protocol. * Patients who qualify for inclusion in the study, but refuse consent to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Function assessment questionnaire score, pain score questionnaire, and measurements will be used to determine outcome. | 6 months |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed