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Small Nerve Fiber Activity in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Assessed Via Quantitative Sensory Testing
Led by Brooke Army Medical Center · Updated on 2025-02-05
48
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
33 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is typically based on clinical findings and confirmatory electrodiagnostic testing. However, electrodiagnostic testing can only assess large A-alpha and A-beta nerve fibers. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is a series of tests used to assess small nerve fiber changes in the A-delta, c-fibers, and A-beta nerve fibers as well. Previous studies have used QST to assess small nerve fiber changes related to carpal tunnel syndrome and found changes compared to controls. This study will utilize a course of standard physical therapy care and assess for any changes to small nerve fiber activity and how those changes may or may not relate to patient outcomes.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Small Nerve Fiber Activity in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Assessed Via Quantitative Sensory Testing
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Pain and tingling in the median nerve area
- Positive Phalen test
- Positive Tinel test over the carpal tunnel
- Willingness to attend physical therapy
You will not qualify if you...
- Signs of nerve root problems consistent with radiculopathy
- Suspected involvement of radial or ulnar nerves based on monofilament testing
- Bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome
- Previous hand surgery
- Injections in the upper body within the last 6 months
- Trauma to cervical, shoulder, or upper extremity area in the last 6 months
- Currently pregnant or postpartum within the last 6 months
- Having had more than minimal care (evaluation and education only, 1 visit) for the current episode
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Brooke Army Medical Center
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78234
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
C
Cortney C Shewmaker, DPT
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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