Evaluation of Dynavisc in Pain Reduction Following Revision Surgery for Persistent or Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

September 1, 2026 updated by: FzioMed

A Multicenter, Evaluator-Blinded, Randomized Evaluation of DYNAVISC in Pain Reduction Following Revision Surgery for Persistent or Recurrent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The trial will evaluate the efficacy of DYNAVISC in subjects with a diagnosis of persistent or recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded clinical trial. Results will be stratified based on the method used for median nerve coverage: Group 1 (standard of care surgery followed by DYNAVISC surrounding the median nerve, n=25 participants), Group 2 (standard of care surgery followed by coverage of the median nerve with a hypothenar fat pad flap, n=25

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The trial will evaluate the efficacy of DYNAVISC in subjects with a diagnosis of persistent or recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome. This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, evaluator-blinded clinical trial. Results will be stratified based on the method used for median nerve coverage: Group 1 (standard of care surgery followed by DYNAVISC surrounding the median nerve, n=25 participants), Group 2 (standard of care surgery followed by coverage of the median nerve with a hypothenar fat pad flap, n=25 participants).

All participants will gently mobilize their wrist and fingers immediately following surgery and multiple times daily thereafter. Strenuous movements will be allowed beginning 6 weeks following surgery. Participant's hand will be evaluated at 1 week, 4 weeks, and 12-weeks following surgery.

Pain measurement will be recorded by participant using visual analog scale (VAS Score); hand function measurement will be recorded by participant using Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH Score); neuropathic pain will be measured by DN4 Score; median nerve recovery will be measured by electroneuromyography (sensory conduction speed and distal motor latency); and grip strength will be measured by dynamometer. This information will be obtained and recorded at baseline and at evaluations by a person blinded to treatment assignment.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

    • Belgium
    • Brazil
      • Araçatuba, Brazil, Brazil, 83430-973
        • Recruiting
        • Hospital Angelina Caron
        • Contact:
    • Italy
      • Padova, Italy, Italy, 35128
        • Recruiting
        • Azienda Ospedale Universita Padova
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion criteria

  • Signed and dated informed consent form;
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study;
  • Aged 18-65 years of age;
  • In good general health;
  • Patients experiencing recurrence or persistence of pain in the ipsilateral hand after previous carpal tunnel release for surgical treatment of primary carpal tunnel syndrome;
  • All of the following physical examination tests must be performed; at least one must be positive:

    1. Physical examination demonstrates positive Phalen test;
    2. Physical examination demonstrates positive Tinel's test;
    3. Physical examination demonstrates positive monofilament test;
  • ENMG demonstrates median nerve velocity and deviation consistent with the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Exclusion criteria

  • Inability to understand the clinical trial and/or sign the Informed Consent;
  • Unable or unwilling to attend all of the study prescribed visits and data collection forms;
  • Active infection requiring medication;
  • Drug requiring diabetes mellitus;
  • Collagenopathies;
  • Hypothyroidism requiring medication;
  • Rheumatoid arthritis requiring medication;
  • Autoimmune disease requiring medication;
  • Cervical nerve compression;
  • Hematopoietic disorders;
  • Lacertus fibrosis;
  • Psychiatric disorder requiring medical treatment;
  • Subject of workers compensation claim;
  • History of cancer, except for basal or squamous cell skin cancer;
  • Known allergic reactions to components of DYNAVISC;
  • Actively participating in another clinical trial.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control, standard of care
Hypothenar fat pad flap protection of the median nerve following revision surgery for treatment of recurrent or persistent carpal tunnel syndrome
Active Comparator: Treatment of recurrent or persistent carpal tunnel syndrome with use of Dynavisc
Following completion of the surgical repair including neurolysis in participants randomized to DYNAVISC, application of DYNAVISC (1 ml) over/around the median nerve, including repair site, will be performed by surgeon using the applicator provided with the product.
DYNAVISC (1 ml) will be applied over/around the median nerve, including repair site, by the surgeon using the applicator provided with the product.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain using VAS
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Change in pain and paresthesia will be determined by recording VAS Scores at baseline and each Visit following surgery up to 12 weeks following surgery. VAS Score is a 1-10 range, with 1 being the best result.
12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Resumption of hand function using the Quick DASH Score.
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Resumption of hand function following repair of persistent or recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome will be measured by participant using the Quick DASH Score.
12 weeks
Grip strength of hand closing
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Grip strength of hand closing is measured by participant using a Jamar Hand Dynamometer as recorded in kilogram-force (kgf).
12 weeks
Improvement in nerve conduction and lateral deviation
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Change in velocity of nerve conduction and lateral deviation will be measured by Electroneuromyography (ENMG).
12 weeks
Evaluation of neuropathic pain using DN4 assessment
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Change in neuropathic pain of the hand and fingers following repair of persistent or recurrent carpel tunnel syndrome will be performed by participant's scoring of DN4.
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Investigators

  • Study Director: Gere M diZerega, MD, Fziomed Inc.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

March 26, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

August 1, 2029

Study Completion (Estimated)

October 1, 2029

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 10, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 10, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

September 19, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 2, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 1, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FZ-TN002

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

Yes

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

Yes

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