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Assessment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome by Shearwave Elastography

United States20 participantsStarted 2021-03-15

Plain-language summary

This study is being done to test a new ultrasound method to detect possible stiffness problems within wrist(s). The purpose of this research is to the test the effectiveness of a new ultrasound method to check the nerve and surrounding tissue in both wrist of patient volunteers before and after treatment.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 100 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female volunteers. * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Having unilateral symptom of wrist pain * Scheduled for corticosteroid injection or surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals less than 18 years of age. * Prior surgery. * People considered in "vulnerable" populations. * Having bilateral symptoms

What they're measuring

Evaluate the treatment response by shear wave elastography (SWE)

Timeframe: First 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04804293

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-12-20

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