Validity and Reliability of CTQ-SSS in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Recruiting

• Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Interventions: Diagnostic Test: Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS

• Registration Number: NCT05838976
• Lead Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University

Brief Summary

To determine the validity and reliability of the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) undergoing nonsurgical management.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-04
• Study First Submitted: 2023-04-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-04-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-04-20
• Study Start: 2023-05
• Study First Posted: 2023-05-03
• Last Update Posted: 2023-05-03
• Primary Completion: 2023-09
• Study Completion: 2023-10

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical presentation and/or nerve conduction studies.
• Patients aged 18 years to 60 years old.
• Patients who are undergoing nonsurgical management for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients with a history of hand or wrist surgery within the past 6 months.
• Patients with severe hand or wrist pain that would prevent completion of the outcome measures or interfere with their ability to participate in the study.
• Patients with severe cognitive impairment or language barrier that would prevent understanding of the study instructions or interfere with their ability to participate in the study.
• Patients with any other medical condition that could affect hand function or interfere with test completion.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Study Participants	Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS	This group will consist of at least 50 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who are undergoing nonsurgical management. Participants will complete the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS and other functional measures, such as the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE). The validity and reliability of the CTQ-SSS will be assessed in this group using test-retest reliability and internal consistency analyses, as well as construct validity analyses comparing CTQ-SSS scores with other functional measures.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Validity and Reliability of the Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS	Outcome measures will be assessed within 2-4 weeks of the initial CTQ-SSS administration.	To determine the validity and reliability of the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing nonsurgical management. The CTQ-SSS will be administered at baseline and at a follow-up visit within 2-4 weeks to assess test-retest reliability. Internal consistency will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Construct validity will be assessed by comparing the CTQ-SSS scores with other functional measures such as the DASH questionnaire and PRWE using Pearson's correlation coefficient.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

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