Carpal tunnel release surgery with different anesthesia methods
Carpal Tunnel Release Under Local Anaesthesia With or Without Distal Median Nerve Block - a Protocol of a Double Blinded Randomised Controlled Trial
NA · Kuopio University Hospital · NCT05372393
This study tests if adding a nerve block to local anesthesia during carpal tunnel release surgery can help reduce pain for patients compared to just using local anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 118 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kuopio University Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kuopio, Northern Savonia) |
| Trial ID | NCT05372393 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of adding a distal median nerve block to local anesthesia during carpal tunnel release surgery. The study aims to determine if this combination reduces pain experienced by patients during and after the procedure compared to using local anesthesia alone. Participants with confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome will be randomly assigned to one of two groups for the surgery. The trial seeks to provide evidence on the best anesthesia approach for this common surgical procedure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 17 years old with confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome or those with peripheral neuropathies may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management for patients undergoing carpal tunnel release surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on anesthesia methods for carpal tunnel release, this specific comparison of local anesthesia with and without a distal median nerve block is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥18 years of age * CTS verified by nerve conduction studies * Symptoms suitable for CTS Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent CTS * Peripheral neuropathies * Known allergy to the trial drugs * Profound cognitive impairment * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Kuopio, Northern Savonia
- Kuopio University hospital, Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Hand Surgery — Kuopio, Northern Savonia, Finland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Noora Heikkinen, MBBS
- Email: noorheik@student.uef.fi
- Phone: +358504421930
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel release, local anaesthesia, surgery, wide-awake local anaesthesia with no tourniquet, nerve block