Ultrasound may reveal hidden clues in carpal tunnel syndrome
NCT ID NCT07752797
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how the severity of carpal tunnel syndrome relates to ultrasound images of the nerve, nerve conduction tests, hand grip strength, and pain sensitivity. Researchers will assess 90 adults with the condition using these measures during a single visit. The goal is to better understand the links between structural, electrical, and functional changes, which could improve clinical evaluation and patient care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could improve how doctors assess carpal tunnel syndrome, potentially leading to better diagnosis and treatment planning.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all patients, and the study does not test any treatment.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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109 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Finished
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Jul 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of adult patients (≥18 years) with clinically suspected and electrophysiologically confirmed carpal tunnel syndrome who are evaluated in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic. Participants will be classified into mild, moderate, and severe groups according to electrophysiological severity.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Clinical findings consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome * Carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by electroneuromyography * Ability to understand and complete the study assessments * Provision of written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous carpal tunnel release surgery * History of fracture, major trauma, or surgery involving the assessed wrist or hand * Cervical radiculopathy, brachial plexopathy, or other peripheral neuropathy affecting the upper extremity * Polyneuropathy * Inflammatory rheumatic disease or active infection involving the assessed upper extremity * Severe neurological or musculoskeletal disorder that may affect hand function * Inability to complete ultrasonographic, electrophysiological, functional, or questionnaire assessments
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Education and Research Hospital
Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, 34307, Turkey (Türkiye)
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