Potsdam Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Sex Study

Recruiting

• Conditions: G56.0; Carpal tunnel syndrome

• Registration Number: DRKS00032657
• Lead Sponsor: Klinikum Ernst von Bergmann

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-18
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

All patients aged >18 years with clinically indicated carpal tunnel syndrome surgery, who are physically and mentally capable of completing the study questionnaires.

Exclusion Criteria

Minors, patients lacking the capacity for understanding and informed consent, as well as the inability to complete the study questionnaires.

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sexual limitations in patients after carpal tunnel release surgery. The severity of symptoms and functional status change will be assessed using the classification system developed by Keilani MY et al. Continuous variables will be analyzed for statistical significance using the Kruskal-Wallis test, and categorical variables will be assessed using the Chi-square test.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The impact of patient self-efficacy, according to Schwarzer, on the surgical outcomes of carpal tunnel release.