Developing a Turkish version of a symptom scale for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Validation of the Turkish Version of Atroshi-Lyrén 6-item Symptoms Scale
This study is trying to create a Turkish version of a symptom scale for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome to help Turkish-speaking patients better describe their hand symptoms like numbness and pain.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Dokuz Eylul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bitlis) |
| Trial ID | NCT05970692 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study focuses on creating a Turkish adaptation of the Atroshi-Lyrén 6-item symptoms scale, which is designed to assess symptoms related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The research will involve evaluating the validity and reliability of this scale among Turkish-speaking patients. Participants will be assessed for symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain in the hands, ensuring that the scale accurately reflects their experiences. The study aims to enhance the assessment tools available for this condition in the Turkish population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 18-65 who have experienced symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome for at least one month.
Not a fit: Patients with proximal nerve compression, diabetes, or inflammatory diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable tool for better diagnosing and managing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Turkish-speaking patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the adaptation of symptom scales is common, this specific adaptation for the Turkish population is novel and has not been previously tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18-65 years old, * Had symptoms of numbness, tingling, weakness and pain in the hands for at least 1 month, * Assessed through provocation tests and physical examination to match the median nerve distribution. Exclusion Criteria: * Not willing to participate in the study, * Clinical or electrophysiological signs of proximal nerve compression, * Diabetes or other metabolic disease, * Rheumatoid arthritis or other general inflammatory diseases.
Where this trial is running
Bitlis
- Bitlis Eren University — Bitlis, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tülay Çevik Saldıran, PhD
- Email: tcsaldiran@beu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 (434) 222 83 32
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.