Reliability and validity of hand function tests in carpal tunnel syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study assesses the reliability and construct validity of three standardized hand function tests in adults with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants undergo the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, Minnesota Dexterity Test, and Nine-Hole Peg Test, with results analyzed against patient-reported outcomes and objective measures. The study hypothesizes specific correlation patterns between test scores and measures such as functional status, daily living activities, work performance, and quality of life. Eligibility requires confirmed CTS by EMG and clinical exam, literacy, and adequate cognitive function; individuals with prior upper-extremity surgery or other relevant conditions are excluded. Conducted at Izmir Bakırçay University, the trial emphasizes standardized testing procedures to clarify which bedside tests are most appropriate for routine CTS care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome by an orthopedist based on electromyography (EMG) evaluation and clinical examination
* Being literate (ability to read and write)
* Having a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or above, administered for the assessment of cognitive competence

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals who have previously undergone any surgical intervention on the upper extremity
* Individuals with symptomatic pathologies in the cervical region (e.g., cervical disc herniation)
* Having a history of neurological disease
* Individuals diagnosed with rheumatic diseases affecting the upper extremity (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, etc.)
* Individuals with current pain complaints in the upper extremity due to any reason (other than carpal tunnel syndrome)

Where it's running

• İzmir Bakırçay University
  Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Gülbin Ergin, PhD
• Email: gulbin.ergin@bakircay.edu.tr
• Phone: +902324930000

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.