Using ultrasound to improve diagnosis and management of carpal tunnel syndrome
Added Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
This study is testing if using ultrasound can help doctors diagnose and manage carpal tunnel syndrome better than the usual nerve tests.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kafrelsheikh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh) |
| Trial ID | NCT06834061 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of wrist surgery, fractures, or other conditions that mimic or complicate carpal tunnel syndrome may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management strategies for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound in diagnosing CTS is gaining attention, this specific approach is still being explored and may not have extensive prior success documented.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh
- Kafrelsheikh University — Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ahmed A Zahra, MD
- Email: a86anas@gmail.com
- Phone: 00201004642184
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.