Using ultrasound to improve diagnosis and management of 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) compared to traditional nerve conduction studies (NCS) for diagnosing and managing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). It focuses on how US can provide detailed information about the median nerve's size, vascularity, and mobility, which may aid in treatment planning and follow-up. The study aims to establish US as a non-invasive, efficient diagnostic tool that can enhance patient care for those suffering from CTS.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18 years old.
* Both sexes.
* Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of wrist surgery (including carpal tunnel injection) or fracture.
* Clinical or electrophysiological evidence of an accompanying condition that mimics carpal tunnel syndrome or interferes with its evaluation, such as proximal median neuropathy, cervical radiculopathy or polyneuropathy.
* History of underlying disorders associated with carpal tunnel syndrome such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, acromegaly or hypothyroidism.
* Electrodiagnostic findings suggestive of co-existing neurological disorders.
* Subclinical sensory polyneuropathy.

Where it's running

• Kafrelsheikh University
  Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ahmed A Zahra, MD
• Email: a86anas@gmail.com
• Phone: 00201004642184

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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.