Thenar Muscle Ultrasound in CTS Evaluation

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06730724
• Lead Sponsor: Beylikduzu State Hospital

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-09
• Study Start: 2024-12-10
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-12
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-10
• Study Completion: 2025-01-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Thenar Muscle Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound)	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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Median Nerve Cross-Sectional Area (Ultrasound)	0 day	Measurement of the median nerve's cross-sectional area using ultrasound, a parameter commonly associated with CTS diagnosis and severity.
Pinch Grip Strength	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.
Hand Grip Strength	0 day	Assessed with a Jamar dynamometer, this outcome measures overall hand strength and provides insights into functional limitations caused by CTS.
Thenar Muscle Thickness (Ultrasound)	0 day	Assessment of the thickness of the thenar muscles using ultrasound to evaluate structural changes in patients with CTS.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Beylikdüzü State Hospital; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey