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

• Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

• Registration Number: NCT06758518
• Lead Sponsor: University of Ioannina

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-27
• Status Verified: 2025-01
• Study Start: 2025-01-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-01-02
• Primary Completion: 2025-01-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-24
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-25
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-27
• Study Completion: 2025-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

• medical students

Exclusion Criteria

• known pathology of the carpal joint

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correlation of median nerve disorder with anxiety and/or depression	1 month	the measurement of the median nerve surface will be examined for correlation with depression or anxiety through self- questionnaires

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical School, University of Ioannina; 🇬🇷 Ioannina, Epirus, Greece