Investigation of the Relationship Between Ultrasonographic Parameters and Tactile Sensatio
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between different ultrasonographic indices used in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and the level of tactile sensation. The primary questions the study aimed to answer are: • To what extent are the ultrasonographic parameters used in the diagnosis of carpal
| Condition(s) | Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Study type | Observational |
| Summary | The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between different ultrasonographic indices used in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome and the level of tactile sensation. The primary questions the study aimed to answer are: • To what extent are the ultrasonographic parameters used in the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome related to the level of sensory complaints in the patient? |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Electrodiagnostic diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome with pain, numbness, burning, and tingling consistent with the median nerve dermatomal area lasting at least 6 weeks. * Literate * Agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Concomitant diabetes, systemic inflammatory disease, active infection, and history of malignancy * Being \<18 and \>65 years old * Being illiterate * Refusing to participate in the study * Having a disease with neuropathic pain, such as polyneuropathy, radiculopathy, or MS * Other concomitant upper extremity entrapment neuropathies (e.g., cubital tunnel syndrome) * Having undergone surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome * Rheumatoid arthritis, advanced hand osteoarthritis |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Lead sponsor | Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Locations | Üsküdar, İ̇stanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2025-08-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT07170449 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07170449 |