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Electrophysiological Changes Based on the Palmaris Longus

NCT04619849 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2020-11-06

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

One of the most important causes of carpal tunnel syndrome is increased pressure in the canal. With the loading of the palmaris longus at 20 degrees of wrist extension, the pressure within the canal increases more than the load exerted on other flexor tendons. Several studies have shown the association of carpal tunnel syndrome with the presence of palmaris longus. In this study, our aim is to investigate how the presence or absence of palmaris longus changes EMG measurements in the median nerve. Individuals with a diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome or entrapment neuropathy will be given the Schaffer test, a standardized test to test the presence of the palmaris longus muscle. The result will be noted, EMG examination will be requested and the electrophysiological properties of the median nerve will be recorded.

Conditions

  • Palmaris Longus Muscle, Absence of
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • EMG Syndrome

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Palmaris Longus Test

Schaffer test will be done to understand the presence of palmaris longus. 4 different tests will be done to prove its absence.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

EMG

Electromyography (EMG) is an electrodiagnostic medicine technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Mustafa Şahin, PhD · Medipol University

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-11-05
Primary Completion
2020-12-19
Completion
2020-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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