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NCT Number: NCT06730724

Thenar Muscle Ultrasound in CTS Evaluation

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.

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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

18 year–75 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Beylikdüzü State Hospital

Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

No intervention

Primary outcomes

  1. Thenar Muscle Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound)

    Time frame: 0 day

    Measurement of the cross-sectional area of the thenar muscles using ultrasound to determine muscle atrophy or changes associated with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Thenar Muscle Thickness (Ultrasound)

    Time frame: 0 day

    Assessment of the thickness of the thenar muscles using ultrasound to evaluate structural changes in patients with CTS.

  2. Median Nerve Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound)

    Time frame: 0 day

    Measurement of the median nerve's cross-sectional area using ultrasound, a parameter commonly associated with CTS diagnosis and severity.

  3. Pinch Grip Strength

    Time frame: 0 day

    Evaluated using the Jamar pinch meter, this outcome measures the functional strength of the thumb and index finger, which may be impaired in CTS.

  4. Hand Grip Strength

    Time frame: 0 day

    Assessed with a Jamar dynamometer, this outcome measures overall hand strength and provides insights into functional limitations caused by CTS.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Büşra Şirin Ahısha, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

02124443322

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Beylikduzu State Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 12, 2024
Registry last updated
Dec 12, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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