NCT07018011

Comparison of Conventional Versus Transverse Mini-Incision Technique for Carpal Tunnel Release

Comparison of Conventional Versus Transverse Mini-Incision Technique for Carpal Tunnel Release: A Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 46 (actual)
• Sponsor: RESnTEC, Institute of Research · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study aimed at to fill the gaps by comparing the surgical outcomes of the conventional versus transverse mini-incision technique for carpal tunnel syndrome in terms of pain and functional outcomes.

Detailed description

The study findings would be helpful in determining the superiority of one surgical technique over the other for carpal tunnel release so that a quicker return to normal activities and work for those patients could be achieved, causing less pain and scarring. Due to frequent healthcare visits, quality of life can also be improved along with a decrease in morbidity.

Conditions

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
PROCEDURE	Conventional open CTR	Conventional open CTR involved making a longitudinal incision in the wrist, typically along the median palmar crease, to access and release the transverse carpal ligament.
PROCEDURE	Transverse mini-incision technique	Mini-incision CTR involved a smaller incision than traditional CTR procedures, aiming to minimize scarring and improve recovery time.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-04-01
• Primary completion: 2023-03-31
• Completion: 2023-03-31
• First posted: 2025-06-12
• Last updated: 2025-06-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan