Clinical Outcomes of Distal Incision Carpal Tunnel Release for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Buddhasothorn Hospital

Clinical Outcomes of Distal Incision Carpal Tunnel Release for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Buddhasothorn Hospital: A Prospective Cohort Study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20260330001

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-30

Start date

2026-02-26

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, release

Interventions

Patients diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) who receive the primary carpal tunnel release surgery using the distal incision technique.

Treatment

Distal Incision Cohort

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Ages 18 and above. 2.diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome with consistent symptoms including pain, numbness, and sensory abnormalities in the median nerve area, and a positive Tinel's sign and/or Phalen's test result. 3.Not responding to conservative treatment (e.g., bracing, NSAIDs, injections) for at least 3 months. 4.plan for carpal tunnel syndrome release using the distal incision technique. 5.capable and willing to provide written consent and can comply with the follow-up schedule.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.previously underwent surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome on the same side. 2.may be other peripheral neuropathy conditions or cervical disc herniation that compresses the nerves, which can confuse the assessment of symptoms. 3.Have a history of inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis. 4.are pregnant 5.Unable to understand the questionnaire or unable to provide consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in symptom severity Baseline to 1 month post-operation. Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire - Symptom Severity Scale (BCTQ-SSS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Change in functional status Baseline to 1 month post-operation. BCTQ Functional Status Scale (BCTQ-FSS),Change in pain intensity Baseline to 1 month post-operation. Visual Analog Scale (VAS),Post-operative complications (e.g., pillar pain, scar tenderness) 1 month post-operation. Clinical examination,Time to return to work/normal activities Within 1 month post-operation. Days from surgery	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactTreediyatorn Kaewkoet

Buddhasothorn Hospital

treediyatorn928@gmail.com038814376

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026