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Median and Ulnar Nerve Function in Tattoo Artists
Led by Gazi University · Updated on 2026-03-27
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This case-control study aims to investigate the effects of occupational hand-arm vibration exposure on median and ulnar nerve functions in tattoo artists. Chronic exposure to vibration generated by tattoo machines may lead to neurosensory impairment, reduced tactile sensitivity, and decreased hand strength. Objective assessments including nerve provocation tests, sensory threshold evaluation, two-point discrimination, vibration perception, grip and pinch strength measurements, and validated patient-reported outcome questionnaires will be used. Findings will be compared with age- and sex-matched healthy controls.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Median and Ulnar Nerve Function in Tattoo Artists
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 18 years or older
- Professional tattoo artists with at least 1 year of occupational experience (case group)
- Healthy individuals without occupational vibration exposure (control group)
- Voluntary participation and provision of informed consent
- No upper extremity trauma or surgery within the last 6 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- Diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy
- History of cervical radiculopathy or cervical disc herniation
- History of upper extremity surgery or injury
- Presence of rheumatologic or systemic inflammatory diseases
- Pregnancy
- Substance or alcohol abuse
- Engagement in a second occupation involving repetitive hand use or vibration exposure
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Gazi University
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
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Sedanur Güngör, MSc.
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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
2
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