One surgery or two? study tests best timing for carpal tunnel release
NCT ID NCT07509437
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 110 people who needed surgery for a broken wrist. Some had an extra procedure to release the carpal tunnel at the same time, while others waited to see if carpal tunnel symptoms developed later. The goal was to see which approach led to fewer repeat surgeries and better hand function.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2023
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting with trauma to the lower end of the radius requiring surgical intervention. * Fractures classified as AO/OTA classes involving significant displacement, articular surface depression, or comminution (excluding simple A-C1 classes). Exclusion Criteria: * Simple fractures (AO/OTA class A-C1) suitable for non-operative management. * Pre-existing neurocognitive or psychological disorders. * Refusal to participate or sign written consent.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Benha University
Banhā, Al Qalyoubia, 13511, Egypt
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