RecruitingNot Applicable

Symptom Distribution and Pain Sensitization in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-06-21

Plain-language summary

This study aims to compare central sensitization parameters between carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients with extra median symptom distribution and those with typical, median nerve-related symptoms. Extra median sensory spread, observed in some CTS patients beyond the anatomical boundaries of the median nerve, may reflect central sensitization mechanisms. Using the Central Sensitization Inventory and pressure pain threshold measurements, this study will assess whether extra median symptom patterns are associated with increased central sensitization.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical and electrodiagnostic findings * Being between 18 and 65 years of age * Being literate * Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of concomitant diabetes, systemic inflammatory disease, active infection, or malignancy * Being \<18 and \>65 years of age * Being illiterate * Refusing to participate in the study * Having a disease associated with neuropathic pain, such as polyneuropathy, radiculopathy, or multiple sclerosis * History of injection or surgery for CTS within the last 6 months

What they're measuring

Pressure pain threshold

Timeframe: 3 months

Katz hand diagram

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07114913

SponsorSultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-01

Contact for this trial

Feyza Nur Yücel, Specialist

(0216) 542 20 00 dr.fny28@gamil.com

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