Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial: Comparison outcomes between Conventional open carpal tunnel release and Mini-open carpal tunnel release

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20230703005

Enrollment

Registered

2023-07-03

Start date

2021-11-09

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal tunnel syndrome Conventional open carpal tunnel release Mini-open carpal tunnel release Postoperative pain Pain score BCTQ

Interventions

Conventional incision Distal wrist crease to Kaplans line ,Mini-open incision 1 cm vertical incision 1 cm distal to distal wrist crease to Kaplans line

Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery

Conventional open carpal tunnel release,Mini-open carpal tunnel release

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patient with CTS, which the symptoms and disability persisted, not responding to at least 6 weeks duration of conservative treatment. 2. Patient with CTS, which physical examination shown atrophy or weakness of the thenar muscle of the affected hand

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Recurrent CTS after prior open carpal tunnel release surgery 2. History of fracture or dislocation around wrist joint of the affected hand Within 6 weeks after conservative treatment of CTS with steroid injection 3. Pregnant patient 4. Rheumatoid disease patient with evidence of rheumatoid arthritis at the wrist 5. Evidence of disease/syndrome which could cause a double-crush mechanism of the median nerve (ex. Thoracic outlet syndrome, Cervical radiculopathy) 6. Communication difficulties (ex. Cognitive impairment) 7. Not willing to be enrolled in this research 8. Unable to follow up at Police General Hospital

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain score First 2 weeks Visual analog score	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Symptom severity score 1 month and 5 months Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire ,Functional score 1 month and 5 months Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactPhuri Siriwaiprapan

Police General Hospital

phurimd@gmail.com0820822929

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026