RecruitingNCT06538779

Sonographic Examination of Median Nerve Variations

Sonographic Examination of Median Nerve Variations and Characteristics Observed in Healthy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients

Sponsor

Yunus Burak Bayır

Enrollment

129 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

carpal tunnel syndrome

Summary

The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of bifid median nerve in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and whether it has a higher prevalence in CTS patients than in asymptomatic individuals, and to evaluate the characteristics of the bifid median nerve found and whether median nerve variations are predisposing factors in the development of CTS.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying elastography,usg for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTelastography,usg

Patients' general pain will be assessed with Visual Analog Scale (Global Pain), symptom severity and functional status will be assessed with Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, hand grip strength will be measured with dynamometer. Patient hand diagram will be marked according to patient's sensory symptoms. Median nerve cross-sectional area measurement at pisiform level with ultrasound, distal motor latency and sensory nerve conduction velocity with emg will be performed and recorded. Median nerve stiffness will be assessed with real-time elastography.