Added Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorKafrelsheikh University

About this trial

This study aims to assess the ultrasound (US) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) as a tool for diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥18 years old.

Both sexes.

Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Disqualifiers

History of wrist surgery (including carpal tunnel injection) or fracture.

Clinical or electrophysiological evidence of an accompanying condition that mimics carpal tunnel syndrome or interferes with its evaluation, such as proximal median neuropathy, cervical radiculopathy or polyneuropathy.

History of underlying disorders associated with carpal tunnel syndrome such as diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, acromegaly or hypothyroidism.

Electrodiagnostic findings suggestive of co-existing neurological disorders.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Ultrasound

Treatment groups

60 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Sponsors and collaborators