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Ultrasound-Guided vs. Mini-Open Surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Led By Matthew Miller, MD

Research Sponsored by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up captured at 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months post ctr procedure

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare the effectiveness of two treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome: ultrasound guided carpal tunnel release (USCTR) vs. traditional mini-open carpal tunnel release (mOCTR).

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adults over 18 with severe or persistent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), confirmed by tests showing nerve issues at the wrist. They must speak English and be eligible for military healthcare. People can't join if they've had previous CTS surgery, can't stop blood thinners, have had certain injuries or conditions affecting the arm, or received a recent steroid injection in the carpal tunnel.

What is being tested?

The study compares two surgical techniques for CTS: ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel release (USCTR) using SX-One MicroKnife® versus traditional mini-open release (mOCTR). Participants will be randomly assigned to one of these treatments and followed up for two years to measure recovery and effectiveness.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort at the incision site, swelling, infection risk, temporary nerve irritation or damage, and varying recovery times which could impact return to daily activities including military duties.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ captured at 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months post ctr procedure

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~captured at 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months post ctr procedure

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and captured at 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, 1 month, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 24 months post ctr procedure for reporting.