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    • Neurology
    • Immunology
    • Surgical Research

    Background:

    • Leprosy, also known as Hansen's Disease, can cause debilitating neuropathic pain and disability.
    • Nerve decompression is a potential treatment for nerve damage in leprosy patients.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of nerve decompression in treating leprous neuropathy.
    • To assess the long-term impact of nerve decompression on sensory and motor function, pain, disability, and quality of life.

    Main Methods:

    • An international, multi-center randomized controlled trial (RCT) protocol, Decompression for Leprous Neuropathy (DELN), has been designed.
    • The DELN RCT will enroll patients with clinically diagnosed leprous neuropathy and positive Tinel signs.
    • Patients will be randomized to receive either nerve decompression or no treatment.

    Main Results:

    • The study aims to determine the long-term effects of nerve decompression on key patient outcomes.
    • Secondary outcomes include the prevention of ulcers, amputations, and the influence of corticosteroid therapy.

    Conclusions:

    • The DELN RCT has the potential to generate high-quality data on the effectiveness of nerve decompression for leprous neuropathy.
    • Further discussion and collaboration within the peripheral nerve and leprosy communities are invited.