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

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 65
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
48 (estimated)
Sponsor
Brooke Army Medical Center · Federal
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About This Trial
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 us…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: DEERS eligible Age 18-65 Pain and paresthesia in the median nerve distribution A positive Phalen test A positive Tinel test over the carpal tunnel Willing to attend physical therapy Exclusion Criteria: Nerve root signs consistent with a radiculopathy Suspected radial and ulnar…
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Cortney C Shewmaker, DPT

417-766-7414

cortney.c.shewmaker.mil@health.mil

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