Urdu Version of Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire Reliability Validity Study.

In this study, the examiners will investigate the reliability and validity of Mastrict Upper Extremity scale in Urdu language in Pakistani patients with Carpal tunnel syndrome.

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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–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Riphah International University

Faisalabad, Punjab Province, 38000, Pakistan

About this study

The objective of this study is to translate as well as culturally adapt the Mastrict Upper Extrimity scale (MUEQ) into Urdu language and to test its reliability and validity in patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This cross-sectional survey will use convenience sampling technique to enroll the participants on a pre-defined criteria.

The outcomes of this study will help in finding the reliability and validity of MUEQ in patients with CTS. The reliability of this scale will be examined using internal consistency and test-retest methods. The internal consistency will be checked by Cronbach's alpha value. The test-retest reliability will be analyzed using an interclass correlation with patients.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Individuals who had to execute computer jobs in office.
Individuals who have been working in present position for minimum 6 months
Individuals who have been working for at least 4 hours or more in a day

Exclusion criteria

Individuals who had Severe phsycytric and behavioral complaint
Individuals who had prior injury of upper extremity
Individuals who had any surgery of upper extremity

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Visual Analouge scale

Time frame: 12th week

The visual analogue scale is a simple and frequently used method for the assessment of variations in intensity of pain. In clinical practice the percentage of pain relief, assessed by Visual Analouge scale, is often considered as a measure of the efficacy of treatment.
JAMAR Hydraulic hand Dynamometer

Time frame: 12th week

Hand grip strength is an indicator of general muscle strength that is measured using a hand dynamometer.
Boston questionnaire

Time frame: 12th week

The Boston Carpal Tunnel Score is a patient-reported questionnaire that examines symptom severity and overall functional status of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Riphah International University

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Registry information

Official study title

Analysis of Urdu Version of Maastricht Upper Extremity Questionnaire: A Reliability and Validity Study.

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Jan 5, 2024
Registry last updated: Jan 5, 2024

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