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NCT05431101 abSorbable vErsus Non-absorbable SuturEs for Wound Closure in Carpal Tunnel Release

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NCT ID NCT05431101
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Gelre Hospitals
Condition Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 2,604 participants
Start Date 2022-05-01
Primary Completion 2028-03-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Carpal Tunnel Release

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 2,604 participants in total. It began in 2022-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2028-03-01.

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Brief Summary

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a prevalent condition, up to 9% in women and 0.6% in men. Surgical decompression in the most effective treatment. After surgery, approximately 1,8% of the patients develop a wound infection. Possibly, the type of sutures used can influence the prevalence of wound infection. In this RCT the incidence of infection is investigated between the use of absorbable versus non-absorbable sutures in carpal tunnel release.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: • indication for carpal tunnel release Exclusion Criteria: * carpal tunnel syndrome which has yet been operated * injection with corticosteroids

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Pauline Verhaegen, MD PHD

✉ paulineverhaegen@hotmail.com

📞 0555811244

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT05431101 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT05431101 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT05431101 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at paulineverhaegen@hotmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT05431101 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Apeldoorn, Netherlands, Deventer, Netherlands.

Who is sponsoring the NCT05431101 clinical trial?

NCT05431101 is sponsored by Gelre Hospitals. The trial plans to enroll 2,604 participants.

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