Study of Ultrasound Measurements and Sensory Levels in Adults with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating how different ultrasound measurements relate to the level of tactile sensation in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome CTS, a common nerve compression condition. The study focuses on patients with mild to moderate CTS diagnosed through electrodiagnostic tests. It aims to understand how ultrasound parameters used in diagnosis connect to sensory complaints, such as numbness and sensory loss, which affect daily hand use. The study involves diagnostic tests including nerve conduction studies that measure sensory and motor responses in the upper limbs, median nerve ultrasound to assess nerve size and characteristics, and tactile sensory tests to evaluate sensory function. These assessments will help explore the relationship between ultrasound findings and the level of sensory disturbance in patients with CTS. Participants will undergo various evaluations over three months, including ultrasound scans of the median nerve and sensory tests like two-point discrimination and the Semmes Weinstein test. Questionnaires on symptom severity and quality of life will also be completed. The research team will monitor these outcomes to better understand sensory changes in CTS and their association with ultrasound measures.

Investigation of the Relationship Between Ultrasonographic Parameters and Tactile Sensation in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome