Outcome of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Patients with Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis

Last updated: October 10, 2024
Sponsor: Sohag University
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Excessive Sweating

Treatment

Thoracic Sympathectomy

Clinical Study ID

NCT06638827
Soh-Med-24-09-09MS
  • Ages > 15
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the overall efficiency of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy on the permanent reduction of Primary focal hyperhidrosis of predilective parts of the body, palms, armpits, face, and soles.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • a. persons with confirmed and estimated Primary Focal Hyperhidrosis accepted toparticipate in this investigation, fulfilling pre and postoperative questionnairesabout BTS effects and quality of life after the operation

  • b. Satisfactory CardioPulmonary Function

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous thoracic surgical procedures, rib fractures, massive pneumonias, or pleuralempyema

  • Secondary Hyperhidrosis

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Thoracic Sympathectomy
Phase:
Study Start date:
January 01, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2025

Study Description

The aims of this study are:

  1. examine the efficiency of Bilateral Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy (BTS) with different levels of transection among the persons with the Primary focal Hyperhidrosis (PFH)

  2. examine the influence of BTS on cardio-pulmonary function tests in persons with PFH after the operation.

  3. examine the incidence, duration, and intensity of compensatory sweating after BTS among persons with PFH

  4. examine the incidence, duration, localization, and treatment of postoperative pain after BTS among persons with PFH.

  5. determine postoperative complications of BTS among persons with PFH

  6. examine the influence of BTS on quality of life among persons with PFH

Connect with a study center

  • Sohag University

    Sohag, 82738
    Egypt

    Active - Recruiting

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