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Sonographic Examination of Median Nerve Variations
Sponsor: Yunus Burak Bayır
Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the prevalence of bifid median nerve in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and whether it has a higher prevalence in CTS patients than in asymptomatic individuals, and to evaluate the characteristics of the bifid median nerve found and whether median nerve variations are predisposing factors in the development of CTS.
Official title: Sonographic Examination of Median Nerve Variations and Characteristics Observed in Healthy and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
129
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2025-09-01
Last Updated
2025-05-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
elastography,usg
Patients' general pain will be assessed with Visual Analog Scale (Global Pain), symptom severity and functional status will be assessed with Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire, hand grip strength will be measured with dynamometer. Patient hand diagram will be marked according to patient's sensory symptoms. Median nerve cross-sectional area measurement at pisiform level with ultrasound, distal motor latency and sensory nerve conduction velocity with emg will be performed and recorded. Median nerve stiffness will be assessed with real-time elastography.
Locations (1)
Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)