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NCT Number: NCT06048861

Evaluation of Joint Position Sense in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The aim of the study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for the evaluation of wrist joint position sense in individuals with CTS. Wrist joint position sense was assessed with KForce Sens® and Baseline® electrogoniometer. The validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for wrist position sense evaluation were investigated by comparing the two data sets.

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Key information

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cumulative Trauma Disorders Median Neuropathy Mononeuropathies Nerve Compression Syndromes Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Sprains and Strains Wounds and Injuries

Age range

22 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • mild to moderate CTS confirmed with EMG
  • having symptoms for at least 3 months
  • not receiving medical treatment and physiotherapy until 3 months before the study at the latest

Exclusion criteria

  • having trauma in the affected extremity in the last 6 months
  • having cervical radiculopathy
  • having brachial plexopathy
  • having cognitive problems
  • having neurological problems
  • being pregnant

Treatment and study plan

KForce Sens

Device

The device was attached to the middle of the wrist joint with the help of Velcro for all movements. Starting position of the extremity was determined and this position was introduced to the device as the reference position. Then, the participant was asked to perform the movement.

Baseline Electrıgoniometer

Device

The pivot point of the goniometer was placed next to the ulnar styloid for 30° and 60° wrist flexion and extension, and also it was placed in the middle carpometacarpal joint for radial and ulnar deviation. A passive movement was made to the extremity in a predetermined amount and direction. The participant was asked to remember this position. Then, the participant was asked to return the extremity to this position when their eyes were closed.

Primary outcomes

  1. Joint position sense

    Time frame: Day 1

    The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with a Baseline® electrogoniometer.

  2. Joint position test

    Time frame: Day 1

    The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with a KForce Sens®.

  3. Joint position sense re-test

    Time frame: up to 1 week

    The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with KForce Sens®.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Function and symptom severity

    Time frame: Day 1

    The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire included 11 items indicating the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms, and the BCTQ-F includes 8 items indicating difficulty in performing daily tasks. Each item has five possible answers in Likert scale scored from 1 (never) to 5 (most severe). Mean values were calculated for all items in the BCTQ.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pamukkale University

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Registry information

Official study title

Evaluation of Joint Position Sense With Two Different Electrogoniometers in Mild and Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Sep 21, 2023
Registry last updated
May 20, 2026

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