Status:
RECRUITING
Pilot Study Evaluating the Elasticity and Shear Wave Modulus (Stiffness) of the Median Nerve in Patients With Mild to Moderate Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Receiving OMT and Conservative Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
Kettering Health Network
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Osteopathic Association
Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To evaluate and quantify changes in the elasticity and shear wave modulus (stiffness) of the median nerve in patients diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome following osteopathic manip...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of unilateral or bilateral mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, based on recent EMG findings
Exclusion
- History of undergoing recent physical therapy for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome
- History of wrist trauma or surgery
- Hypothyroidism
- Severe CTS that has progressed to muscle atrophy
- Systemic disease or condition including but not limited to diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, rheumatoid disorders, Paget's bone disease, gout, myxedema, multiple myeloma, acromegaly, hepatic disease, dialysis patients, or other diseases or conditions in which peripheral neuropathies are common.
- Secondary cause of CTS such as a ganglion cyst, mass, or an accessory muscle shown by US or MRI of the affected wrist.
- Bifid median nerve as shown by US or MRI of the affected wrist
- pregnant or recently postpartum
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 26 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
36 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06150443
Start Date
February 26 2024
End Date
September 1 2025
Last Update
March 26 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Kettering Health
Dayton, Ohio, United States, 45458