Which carpal tunnel surgery hurts less? study compares two techniques
NCT ID NCT07364604
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 113 adults with carpal tunnel syndrome to see if there is a difference in pain and hand function shortly after surgery. One group had endoscopic surgery (small incisions) and the other had open surgery (larger incision). Researchers measured pain and function using standard questionnaires and also tracked when patients returned to work.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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113 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Jun 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients 18 years of age or older, diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and indicated to undergo carpal tunnel release with one of the three participating hand surgeons. Carpal tunnel syndrome was diagnosed using the physical exam, including two-point discrimination, Phalen's test, Durkan's nerve compression test, and Tinel's sign in all study participants. All patients included in the study demonstrated a CTS-6 score over 12. An electromyography (EMG) of the median nerve was performed when determined to be necessary by either the treating surgeon or referring physician.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 18 years of age or older * Diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and indicated to undergo carpal tunnel release with one of the three participating hand surgeons were included in this study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years old * Pregnant women * Revision carpal tunnel surgery, or patients who underwent any other type of surgery concomitantly with the carpal tunnel release.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Stanford University
Palo Alto, California, 93405, United States
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