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Added Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Led by Kafrelsheikh University · Updated on 2025-02-20
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
18 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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).
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Added Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years old.
- Both sexes.
- Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
You will not qualify if you...
- 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.
- Subclinical sensory polyneuropathy.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt, 33516
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Research Team
A
Ahmed A Zahra, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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