Hand Function Tests in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Nine-Hole Peg Test; Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test

• Registration Number: NCT05838820
• Lead Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University

Brief Summary

This is a cross-sectional study that aims to establish the test-retest reliability of two standardized tests (Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test) in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study will involve at least 50 participants with CTS who will complete the tests twice, with a 1-week interval between the two assessments. The test-retest reliability will be assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots. The study is expected to provide information on the reliability of these tests in individuals with CTS, which can help clinicians more accurately assess hand function and monitor treatment outcomes.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-04
• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-19
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-04-19
• Study First Posted: 2023-05-03
• Last Update Posted: 2023-05-03
• Study Start: 2023-05-18
• Primary Completion: 2023-09-27
• Study Completion: 2023-10-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
• 18 years of age to 60 years old
• Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria

• History of hand or wrist surgery within the past 6 months
• Severe hand or wrist pain that would prevent completion of the tests
• Severe cognitive impairment or language barrier that would prevent understanding of the test instructions
• Any other medical condition that could affect hand function or interfere with test completion
• Participation in any other clinical trial or research study involving the hand or wrist within the past 3 months
• Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up requirements

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Group	Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test	This group will consist of individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) who are 18 years of age or older and who are able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. The group will be recruited from a single center and will be asked to complete the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the Nine-Hole Peg Test twice, with a 1-week interval between the two assessments. The aim is to establish the test-retest reliability of these tests in individuals with CTS. The group will include at least 50 participants and will be diverse in terms of age, gender, and race/ethnicity to ensure that the study findings are generalizable to a broader population.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Group	Nine-Hole Peg Test	This group will consist of individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) who are 18 years of age or older and who are able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. The group will be recruited from a single center and will be asked to complete the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the Nine-Hole Peg Test twice, with a 1-week interval between the two assessments. The aim is to establish the test-retest reliability of these tests in individuals with CTS. The group will include at least 50 participants and will be diverse in terms of age, gender, and race/ethnicity to ensure that the study findings are generalizable to a broader population.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Test-Retest Reliability of Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test in Individuals with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	1-week interval between the two assessments	The primary outcome measure of this study is the test-retest reliability of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the Nine-Hole Peg Test in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Test-retest reliability will be assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Correlation with clinical measures	1-week interval between the two assessments	This secondary outcome measure assesses the inter-rater reliability of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the Nine-Hole Peg Test in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This will involve comparing the results of the tests administered by two different raters to determine the consistency of the results.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University; 🇪🇬 Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt