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N/ACompleted· 497 enrolled
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Neurotrophic supplementation +2 moredrug
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NCT06902831N/ACompleted

Comparative Outcomes of Endoscopic and Open Carpal Tunnel Release with Neurotrophic Supplementation in Severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

University of Bari·observational·Posted Mar 30, 2025·Updated Mar 30, 2025

In Brief

An observational study evaluating Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release, Open carpal tunnel release, and 1 other intervention for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Completed, enrolled 497 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study addresses the pressing clinical question of optimizing surgical and pharmacological interventions for severe Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), a prevalent and debilitating condition caused by median nerve compression. Previous research has established the efficacy of Open Carpal Tunnel Release (OCTR) and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release (ECTR); however, the role of neurotrophic supplementation in enhancing surgical outcomes has yet to be fully elucidated. Using a prospective clinical approach involving 497 patients, we evaluated the comparative outcomes of ECTR and OCTR with or without neurotrophic supplementation. Key findings demonstrate that ECTR, particularly when combined with neurotrophic agents, facilitates faster recovery and greater improvements in Sensory Nerve Conduction Velocity (VCS) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores, with reduced complication rates compared to OCTR

Study Details

Study Typeobservational
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CountriesItaly
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Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2023202420252026
First PostedMar 30, 2025
Enrollment StartJun 1, 2022
Primary CompletionApr 1, 2024
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.8 yearsPosted 1.3 years ago

Interventions

Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Releaseprocedure

Release of carpal tunnel with endoscopic device

Open carpal tunnel releaseprocedure

Release of carpal tunnel with open tecnique

Neurotrophic supplementationdrug

Neurotrophic supplementation after surgery