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Stiffness of the Skin and Joints in Relation to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

NCT01081860 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 40

Last updated 2010-04-27

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Summary

The exact etiology of CTS remains yet unknown. A rise in carpal tunnel pressure is well documented, but why this phenomenon occurs is yet unknown in most patients. There is an absolute or relative narrowing of the carpal tunnel, which results in a compression of the median nerve.

The investigators postulate, that a stiffer flexor retinaculum (roof of carpal tunnel) will be less compliant. As a consequence of this stiffer retinaculum the pressure in the carpal tunnel will rise more quickly in stiff patients resulting in CTS-complaints.

A relation between connective tissue composition and joint stiffness is proven. This relationship possibly extends to a relation between stiffness of the skin, joint stiffness and the prevalence of CTS.

Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • St. Antonius Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • A.B. Mink van der Molen, dr. · St. Antonius Hospital

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-05-31
Primary Completion
2010-11-30
Completion
2010-12-31

Countries

  • Netherlands

Study Locations

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