Clinical Trial: Scalpel Versus Electrocautery for Surgical Skin Incision in Open Carpal Tunnel Release

Study Status: Not yet recruiting
Recruit Status: Not yet recruiting
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Scalpel Versus Electrocautery for Surgical Skin Incision in Open Carpal Tunnel Release - Randomized, Controlled Open-Label Trial

Brief Summary: The use of electrocautery for surgical skin incision in general surgery is known to decrease post-operative pain. This study compares the use of scalpel and electrocautery for surgical skin incision in open carpal tunnel release (OCTR).

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Turku University Hospital

Current Primary Outcome: Pain on visual analogue scale [ Time Frame: First postoperative day ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Turku University Hospital

Dates:
Date Received: June 1, 2016
Date Started: September 2016
Date Completion: December 2020
Last Updated: June 1, 2016
Last Verified: June 2016