Effectiveness of neurolysis versus neurectomy of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) in the treatment of meralgia paresthetica.

Recruiting

• Conditions: 10034606; 10009720; burning and tingling on the front and side of the thigh; meralgia paresthetica

• Registration Number: NL-OMON56394
• Lead Sponsor: Haaglanden Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 8 July 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 67

Inclusion Criteria

* diagnosis of resistant idiopathic meralgia paresthetica.
* age 18-80 years
* ability and willingness to comply with project requirements
* written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Previous surgery for meralgia paresthetica
* Nerve root compression on MRI of the lumbar spine
* Intra-abdominal lesion or previous abdominal surgery, including qynecologic
surgery, surgery for inguinal herniation, hip surgery
* Other previous trauma to the inguinal area, which may have caused symptoms of
meralgia paresthetica, including fe seat-belt injury
* Severe mental or psychiatric disorder
* Inadequate Dutch or English language
* Planned (e)migration abroad in the year after inclusion

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Likert scale for self-perceived recovery. </p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>VAS, Bothersomeness index for pain and numbness. </p><br>