Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Comparative Analysis of Median Nerve Parameters for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Diagnosis: Ultrasound Versus Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
Lead Sponsor:
Combined Military Hospital Kohat Pakistan
Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Nerve Conduction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Comparative Analysis of Median Nerve Parameters for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Diagnosis: Ultrasound vs. Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) This clinical study aims to determine whether ultrasound can be ...
Detailed Description
This study aims to compare ultrasound and NCS for diagnosing CTS by analyzing key median nerve parameters in both tests. CTS is a common condition caused by compression of the median nerve at the wris...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Patients with clinical symptoms of CTS, including numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hand.
- Positive findings on clinical examination, such as Tinel's sign, Phalen's test, or Durkan's test.
- Willingness to undergo both ultrasound and NCS for diagnostic evaluation.
Exclusion
- Previous surgery for CTS in the affected hand.
- History of peripheral neuropathy such as diabetic neuropathy
- Other neuromuscular disorders affecting the upper limb such as cervical radiculopathy.
- Pregnant women.
- Severe comorbid conditions that may interfere with study participation.
- Inability to provide informed consent.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06926777
Start Date
May 1 2025
End Date
July 1 2025
Last Update
April 15 2025
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Combined Military Hospital
Kohat, KPK, Pakistan, 26000