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Thenar Muscle Ultrasound in CTS Evaluation

— Observational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: No intervention.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Basic parameters: 18 years — 75 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
Next step
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Official title

Is Ultrasound Measurement of Thenar Muscle Cross-Sectional Area Useful in the Evaluation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?: A Controlled Study

Overview

This study will include 20 patients aged 18-75 years who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) based on electrophysiological examinations performed within the last three months, as well as 20 healthy volunteers without a CTS diagnosis. Sociodemographic data such as age, gender, height, weight, and BMI will be recorded. Pinch grip strength will be evaluated using a Jamar pinch meter, and hand grip strength will be assessed using a Jamar dynamometer. Ultrasound will be used to measure the cross-sectional area and thickness of the thenar muscles as well as the cross-sectional area of the median nerve. Additionally, previous electrophysiological examination results will be recorded for the CTS patients.

Interventions

  • Other No intervention
    No intervention

Primary outcome measures

  • Thenar Muscle Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound) [Time frame: 0 day]
Secondary outcome measures (4)
  • Thenar Muscle Thickness (Ultrasound) [Time frame: 0 day]
  • Median Nerve Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound) [Time frame: 0 day]
  • Pinch Grip Strength [Time frame: 0 day]
  • Hand Grip Strength [Time frame: 0 day]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients aged 18-75 years.
  • Diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological examination within the last 3 months.
  • Healthy volunteers without a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Volunteered to participate in the study.

Exclusion criteria

  • Refusal to participate in the study.
  • History of surgery due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
  • Presence of neuromuscular diseases.
  • Presence of advanced osteoarthritis.
  • Presence of psychiatric disorders.
  • Presence of cognitive impairments that may hinder study participation.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Study design

Observational model
Case-control

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Beylikdüzü State Hospital — Istanbul

Identifiers

NCT: NCT06730724 · BeylikduzuStateH12

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗