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Carpal tunnel and sleep: new study probes the link

NCT ID NCT05742776

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) severity relates to sleep quality. Researchers will compare 120 CTS patients with healthy controls using ultrasound and sleep questionnaires. The goal is to better understand the connection between nerve compression and poor sleep.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better understand how carpal tunnel syndrome affects sleep, potentially leading to improved treatment strategies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve symptoms or offer a new therapy. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2023

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

90 patients with CTS and 30 patients with gonarthrosis as control group, aged between 20-80 years who applied to our clinic will be included in the study.

Ages

20 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with CTS according to the criteria of the American Academy of Neurology Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome and traumatic nerve injury that may affect the median nerve * History of Carpal tunnel surgery * Pregnancy * Malignancy * Thyroid diseases * Amyloidosis * Systemic lupus erythematosus, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic sclerosis, Gout, Dermatomyositis, Polymyositis * Obstructive sleep apnea

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

carpal tunnel syndrome insomnia median nerve neuropathy musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Carpal tunnel syndrome Median nerve disease Musculoskeletal diseases Sleep quality Ultrasound

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

    RECRUITING

    Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahi̇sar, 03200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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