Status:
COMPLETED
Post-operative Mobilization for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Vanderbilt University
Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will investigate the effect of one week of immobilization following carpal tunnel release surgery versus no immobilization.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00435149
Start Date
December 1 2006
End Date
February 1 2011
Last Update
February 18 2011
Active Locations (1)
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Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37232-8828