Study of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Relation to Stress and Depression Among Medical Students

Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched.

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Key information

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Anxiety Disorders Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cumulative Trauma Disorders Depression Median Neuropathy Mental Disorders Mononeuropathies Nerve Compression Syndromes Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Sprains and Strains Wounds and Injuries

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Medical School, University of Ioannina

Ioannina, Epirus, 45332, Greece

About this study

Medical students of the University of Ioannina will be submitted to ultrasound of the medial nerve as to assess its surface. Those with pathological findings will undertake a non-interventional electromyography test. Afterwards they will complete anonymously two validated tests regarding depression and anxiety (Yung ans STAI scales). Statistical analysis will be conducted with the question of correlation between median nerve dysfunction and psychiatric disorders.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

medical students

Exclusion criteria

known pathology of the carpal joint

Treatment and study plan

No interventions

Other

there will be no intervention

Other names: no intervention

Primary outcomes

Correlation of median nerve disorder with anxiety and/or depression

Time frame: 1 month

the measurement of the median nerve surface will be examined for correlation with depression or anxiety through self- questionnaires

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Ioannina

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Are Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Medical Students?

Acronym: CRS

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jan 3, 2025
Registry last updated: May 5, 2026

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