Nerve Entrapment in Diabetic Patients

Clinical Outcomes of Surgical Release Among Diabetic Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. A Prospective Study With Matched Controls

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00775333

Enrollment

Registered

2008-10-20

Start date

2003-12-31

Completion date

2008-04-30

Last updated

2008-10-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Diabetes Complications, Entrapment Neuropathies, Nerve Compression Syndromes

Keywords

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Diabetes, APB strength, Sensory Function, Pillar Pain, Cold Intolerance, Patient Satisfaction

Brief summary

The aim of this study is in a prospective, consecutive series of diabetic patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, who are then age and gender matched with non-diabetic patients having idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome to compare the clinical results after carpal tunnel release.

Interventions

PROCEDUREOutcome after carpal tunnel release

Follow the outcome after standard carpal tunnel release in diabetic and non-diabetic patients

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Diagnosis was based on clinical history and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome * Confirmed by nerve conduction studies.

Exclusion criteria

* Other focal nerve entrapments * Cervical radiculopathy * Inflammatory joint disease * Renal failure * Thyroid disorders * Previous wrist fracture * Long-term exposure to vibrating tools.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Sensory function (Semmens-Weinstein), motor function (Abductor Pollicis Brevis (APB)-strength, grip strength)	Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 52 weeks

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pillar pain, cold intolerance, and patient satisfaction.	Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 52 weeks

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026