Added Value of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis, Management, and Follow-Up of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
This study aims to assess the ultrasound (US) and nerve conduction studies (NCS) as a tool for diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Age ≥18 years old.
• Both sexes.
• Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Locations
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Egypt
Kafrelsheikh University
RECRUITING
Kafr Ash Shaykh
Contact Information
Primary
Ahmed A Zahra, MD
a86anas@gmail.com
00201004642184
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-02-19
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-07-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Ultrasound group
All patients underwent high-resolution real-time sonography of the carpal tunnel (both hands) using an Ultrasound (US) machine and a 12 MHz linear array transducer. US examination will be performed before and 3 months after surgery.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Kafrelsheikh University