Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sponsor
Sohag University (Other)
Overall Status
Recruiting
CT.gov ID
NCT04976998
Collaborator
(none)
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Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
  • Diagnostic Test: imaging

Detailed Description

This prospective study aims to evaluate the median nerve anatomical changes in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by high-frequency ultrasound and color Doppler in comparison with clinical and Nerve conduction studies physiological changes to determine the efficacy of ultrasound to diagnose and determine the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Study Design

Study Type:
Observational
Anticipated Enrollment :
60 participants
Observational Model:
Case-Control
Time Perspective:
Prospective
Official Title:
Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Detection of Its Severity
Anticipated Study Start Date :
Aug 29, 2021
Anticipated Primary Completion Date :
Feb 2, 2022
Anticipated Study Completion Date :
Mar 20, 2022

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
patients

those with symptoms of CTS

Diagnostic Test: imaging
imaging by ultrasonography and nerve conduction studies will be done for both grups
Other Names:
  • nerve conduction studies
  • control group

    normal people those with no symptoms of CTS

    Diagnostic Test: imaging
    imaging by ultrasonography and nerve conduction studies will be done for both grups
    Other Names:
  • nerve conduction studies
  • Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. anatomical changes in the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome [imaging within 24 hours from the nerve conduction studies and clinical assessment of the patient]

      compare the anatomical changes observed by ultrasonography in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and comparing the results with clinical and nerve conduction studies results

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    N/A and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    All
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    Yes
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • Any Age Group with symptoms, clinical signs and NCS consistent with CTS
    Exclusion Criteria:
    • Uncooperative Patients .

    • Patients with History of previous wrist surgery, fracture or traumatic nerve injury

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 Sohag University - Faculty of Medicine Sohag Egypt 82524

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • Sohag University

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: mostafa mm mohamed, MBBCH, Sohag University Hospital

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    None provided.

    More Information

    Publications

    None provided.
    Responsible Party:
    Mostafa Ahmed Mohamed, radiological resident, Sohag University
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT04976998
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • Soh-Med-21-07-17
    First Posted:
    Jul 26, 2021
    Last Update Posted:
    Aug 17, 2021
    Last Verified:
    Aug 1, 2021
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    Undecided
    Plan to Share IPD:
    Undecided
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product:
    No
    Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product:
    No
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    No Results Posted as of Aug 17, 2021