Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Hematological Markers in Idiopathic Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Biomarkers / Blood
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) cases are still classified as idiopathic. The rationale of this research is to investigate the role of chronic inflammation and vitamin B12 deficiency in the onset and sev...
Detailed Description
The carpal tunnel, located on the palmar side of the wrist, is bounded medially by the pisiform and hook of hamate, and laterally by the tuberosities of scaphoid and trapezium. The thick connective ti...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18-65 years
- Having undergone Electromyography (EMG) testing for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)-like symptoms
- Recent complete blood count, C-Reactive Protein (CRP), and vitamin B12 tests available
Exclusion
- Age below 18 or above 65 years
- Pregnancy
- History of wrist trauma or surgical operation
- Diabetes mellitus
- Chronic kidney disease
- Gout
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Connective tissue disease
- Thyroid disorders
- Acromegaly
- Polyneuropathy
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Brachial plexopathy
- Cervical disc herniation
- Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Steroid use
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 15 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06952647
Start Date
April 1 2025
End Date
January 15 2026
Last Update
December 1 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Altindag, Turkey (Türkiye), 06230