Investigating ultrasound indices in carpal tunnel syndrome
Correlation of Different Ultrasonographic Indices With Clinical Parameters in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey · NCT06115187
This study is testing how ultrasound images of the median nerve can help doctors better understand and diagnose carpal tunnel syndrome in patients.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Uskudar) |
| Trial ID | NCT06115187 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to explore the relationship between various ultrasonographic indices and clinical parameters in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It will assess how these ultrasound parameters correlate with patients' clinical complaints and with each other. The study will utilize non-invasive nerve ultrasound and nerve conduction studies to gather data on the median nerve's characteristics at the carpal tunnel entrance. By enhancing the understanding of ultrasound's role in diagnosing CTS, the study seeks to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical and electrodiagnostic findings.
Not a fit: Patients with concomitant conditions such as diabetes, systemic inflammatory diseases, or those who have undergone surgery for CTS may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic methods for carpal tunnel syndrome, enhancing patient care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in using ultrasound for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical and electrodiagnostic findings * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant history of diabetes, systemic inflammatory disease, active infection and malignancy * Having a disease with neuropathic pain such as polyneuropathy, radiculopathy,multiple sclerosis * Not agreeing to participate in the study * History of surgery due to CTS
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Uskudar
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi — Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Feyza Nur Yücel, Specialist
- Email: dr.fny28@gmail.com
- Phone: 5385577059
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.
Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Ultrasound, Echogenicity