Small Nerve Fiber Activity in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Assessed Via Quantitative Sensory Testing

Part of paid clinical trials in San Antonio, Texas.

Sponsor
Brooke Army Medical Center
Study ID
NCT06550284
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 65 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Physical Therapy — OTHER
    The intervention will be physical therapy standard care.

Study Details

The diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is typically based on clinical findings and confirmatory electrodiagnostic testing. However, electrodiagnostic testing can only assess large A-alpha and A-beta nerve fibers. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is a series of tests used to assess small nerve fiber changes in the A-delta, c-fibers, and A-beta nerve fibers as well. Previous studies have used QST to assess small nerve fiber changes related to carpal tunnel syndrome and found changes compared to controls. This study will utilize a course of standard physical therapy care and assess for any changes to small nerve fiber activity and how those changes may or may not relate to patient outcomes.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 12, 2024
Status verified
Feb 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2025
Completion
Jul 31, 2025

Study Design

Enrollment
48 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Age 18-65 years with unilateral carpal tunnel syndrome.

Primary Outcome Measure

Quantitative Sensory Testing (QST) [ Time Frame: From enrollment until the end of the study at 12 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Brooke Army Medical CenterSan AntonioTexas78234
Cortney Shewmaker, DPT
[email protected]
417-766-7414

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