Clinical Trial: Unilateral Sequential Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Unilateral Sequential Versus Bilateral Simultaneous Sympathectomy for Palmar Hyperhidrosis: a Study of 407 Cases.

Brief Summary: Comparison between unilateral sequential and bilateral simultaneous endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy for palmar hyperhidrosis on patients outcomes notably compensatory hyperhidrosis.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Tmaer Youssef Mohamed

Current Primary Outcome: Number of participants developing compensatory hyperhidrosis (reflex sweating) following sympathectomy. [ Time Frame: one year ]

Number pf patients developing compensatory hyperhidrosis (reflex sweating) following sympathectomy. Compensatory hyperhidrosis was graded as "severe" when the patient mentioned that sweating interfered with his or her normal activity, "moderate" when the patient indicated that his or her sweating was not bothersome and "mild" when the patient did not mention dampness or made only a brief reference.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Number of patients who will be satisfied or unsatisfied regarding the procedure. [ Time Frame: one year ]

we measure patient satisfaction regarding the procedure by asking the patients to rate their level of satisfaction as very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied and very dissatisfied. Patients were considered satisfied if they reported being very satisfied or somewhat satisfied.


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Mansoura University

Dates:
Date Received: December 11, 2014
Date Started: June 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 16, 2014
Last Verified: December 2014