Median and Ulnar Nerve Function in Tattoo Artists
Recruiting
Observational Study
Peripheral Neuropathy Pain
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Gazi University · Other
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About This Trial
This case-control study aims to investigate the effects of occupational hand-arm vibration exposure on median and ulnar nerve functions in tattoo artists. Chronic exposure to vibration generated by tattoo machines may lead to neurosensory impairment, reduced tactile sensitivity, and decreased hand strength. Objective assessments including nerve provocation tests, sensory threshold evaluation, two-…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Professional tattoo artists with at least 1 year of occupational experience (case group)
* Healthy individuals without occupational vibration exposure (control group)
* Voluntary participation and provision of informed consent
* No upper extremity trauma or su…
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