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Comparative Analysis of Median Nerve Parameters for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Diagnosis: Ultrasound Versus Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

NCT06926777 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2025-04-15

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Summary

Comparative Analysis of Median Nerve Parameters for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Diagnosis: Ultrasound vs. Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) This clinical study aims to determine whether ultrasound can be as practical as NCS in diagnosing CTS. It will also evaluate the accuracy of different median nerve measurements in both tests.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Can ultrasound accurately detect CTS compared to NCS? Which median nerve measurements (such as size, speed, or function) are most useful for diagnosis? Researchers will compare ultrasound and NCS results in patients with CTS symptoms to determine which test is more reliable and patient-friendly.

Participants will:

1. Undergo both an ultrasound and a NCS for comparison.
2. Visit the clinic for testing and evaluation as part of the study.
3. Provide information about their symptoms and medical history related to CTS. This study aims to improve diagnosis accuracy and explore whether ultrasound could be a more comfortable and quicker alternative to NCS for detecting CTS.

Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Nerve Conduction
  • Ultrasound

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Nerve Conduction Study

This study involves two diagnostic interventions for evaluating CTS: Ultrasound Examination (Diagnostic Intervention) 1. A high-frequency ultrasound probe will be used to assess the median nerve at the wrist. 2. Parameters measured include cross-sectional area, flattening ratio, and echogenicity. The goal is to determine if ultrasound can accurately diagnose CTS compared to NCS. NCS (Diagnostic Intervention) 1. Surface electrodes will be placed on the skin to stimulate and record median nerve conduction. 2. Parameters such as latency, conduction velocity, and amplitude will be recorded. 3. NCS serves as the gold standard for diagnosing CTS and will be used for comparison with ultrasound results. Each participant will undergo both ultrasound and NCS, allowing researchers to compare their effectiveness in diagnosing CTS.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Combined Military Hospital Kohat Pakistan

    lead OTHER_GOV

Principal Investigators

  • Syed Tameem Ul Hassan, MBBS, FCPS · Combined Military Hospital Kohat

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-01
Primary Completion
2025-07-01
Completion
2025-07-01

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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