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Surgical Thoracic Outlet Decompression for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

NCT03748602 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2022-07-29

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Summary

This study will determine the value of TOD (first rib resection with partial scalenectomy and neurolysis) on functionality and quality of life for patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome. This will be done by randomizing patients into surgery or conservative therapy (physiotherapy and pain relief).

Conditions

  • Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Thoracic outlet decompression

TOD consists out of first rib resection with partial scalenectomy and neurolysis. If there are also complaints below the pectoral minor tendon insertion, a pectoral minor tenotomy is performed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Joep Teijink, MD, PhD · Vascular surgeon - Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-10-01
Primary Completion
2024-10-01
Completion
2024-10-01

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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