Simultaneous vs. Postponed Carpal Tunnel Release (CTR) During Distal Radius Fracture (DRF) Fixation.
Cons and Pros of Concomitant Carpal Tunnel Release During Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
Cons and Pros of Concomitant Carpal Tunnel Release During Distal Radius Fracture Fixation
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
110
1 country
1
Study Start
February 25, 2023
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
August 21, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
February 15, 2026
Actual (reported)This randomized study evaluates the impact of performing a prophylactic carpal tunnel release (CTR) at the same time as surgical fixation for a distal radius fracture (DRF). The study compares this simultaneous approach against a postponed approach (observing and only performing CTR if symptoms develop) to determine which strategy better reduces the frequency of re-operation and improves functional outcomes.
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February 15, 2026
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February 25, 2023
Actual (reported)August 21, 2025
Actual (reported)February 15, 2026
Actual (reported)March 29, 2026
Actual (reported)April 3, 2026
Actual (reported)Frequency of Symptomatic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The number of patients who develop symptomatic median nerve compression requiring medical or surgical intervention after the initial fracture correction.
From surgery through the completion of fracture healing (4-6 wks)
Postoperative Functional Status of the Upper Extremity.
5-10 weeks
During the internal fixation of the fracture via the Henry approach, the incision is extended distally into the palm. The transverse carpal ligament is incised to decompress the median nerve at the same time the bone is fixed.
Standard operative procedure for the fracture fixation only. Patients are monitored during follow-up; those who subsequently develop median nerve compression symptoms are then prepared for an elective CTR in a separate surgical setting.
Benha University
Banhā, Al Qalyoubia, 13511, Egypt
Mohammed Shibl Zaki, MD
110 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
March 29, 2026
First Posted
April 3, 2026
Thermal and Pulsed Ultrasound for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Study Start
February 25, 2023
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
August 21, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
February 15, 2026
Actual (reported)Last Updated
April 3, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03
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