Nerve Entrapment in Diabetic Patients

Completed

• Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Entrapment Neuropathies; Nerve Compression Syndromes; Diabetes Complications
• Interventions: Procedure: Outcome after carpal tunnel release

• Registration Number: NCT00775333
• Lead Sponsor: Skane University Hospital

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is in a prospective, consecutive series of diabetic patients with carpal tunnel syndrome, who are then age and gender matched with non-diabetic patients having idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome to compare the clinical results after carpal tunnel release.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-12
• Study Completion: 2008-04
• Status Verified: 2008-10
• Study First Submitted: 2008-10-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-10-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2008-10-17
• Study First Posted: 2008-10-20
• Last Update Posted: 2008-10-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 67

Inclusion Criteria

• Diagnosis was based on clinical history and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
• Confirmed by nerve conduction studies.

Exclusion Criteria

• Other focal nerve entrapments
• Cervical radiculopathy
• Inflammatory joint disease
• Renal failure
• Thyroid disorders
• Previous wrist fracture
• Long-term exposure to vibrating tools.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
2	Outcome after carpal tunnel release	Non-diabetic patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sensory function (Semmens-Weinstein), motor function (Abductor Pollicis Brevis (APB)-strength, grip strength)	Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 52 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pillar pain, cold intolerance, and patient satisfaction.	Baseline, 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 52 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept. of Hand Surgery, Malmo University Hospital; 🇸🇪 Malmo, Sweden