Stiffness of the Skin and Joints in Relation to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Registration Number
- NCT01081860
- Lead Sponsor
- St. Antonius Hospital
- Brief Summary
The exact etiology of CTS remains yet unknown. A rise in carpal tunnel pressure is well documented, but why this phenomenon occurs is yet unknown in most patients. There is an absolute or relative narrowing of the carpal tunnel, which results in a compression of the median nerve.
The investigators postulate, that a stiffer flexor retinaculum (roof of carpal tunnel) will be less compliant. As a consequence of this stiffer retinaculum the pressure in the carpal tunnel will rise more quickly in stiff patients resulting in CTS-complaints.
A relation between connective tissue composition and joint stiffness is proven. This relationship possibly extends to a relation between stiffness of the skin, joint stiffness and the prevalence of CTS.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- UNKNOWN
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 40
- Caucasian
- Carpal tunnel release OR Trigger finger OR Dupuytren OR an acute trauma to the hand
- Hypo-/hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes
- Arthritis
- Pregnancy
- Obesity (BMI >30)
- Anatomical anomalies
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Joint stiffness In the 1st month The active range of motion (elbow, wrist, knee and ankle) is measured with a standard goniometer.
Stiffness of the skin in the 1st month Skinstiffness is measured with a suction cup
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Physical activities In the 1st month Boston Questionairre
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
St Antonius Hospital
🇳🇱Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands