G58
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients with symptoms typical of carpal tunnel syndrome who receive conservative treatment
Group 2: Patients with symptoms typical of carpal tunnel syndrome who receive surgical treatment
Gr
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Jena, Klinik für Neurologie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
30 Years to 85 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Clinical signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy of the elbow or another peripheral nerve lesion
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Neuromuscular disease of another cause (e.g. myasthenia gravis, ALS, etc.), active underlying malignant disease, current or previous use of neurotoxic medication (e.g. chemotherapeutic agents, nitrofurantoin, etc.). For CTS/UNE patients: previous surgery due to CTS/UNE.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Testing the sensitivity and specificity of nerve ultrasound for the detection of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy of the elbow or a peripheral nerve lesion. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Influence of any additional polyneuropathy on the above-mentioned sensitivities and specificities. Recording of parameters that indicate the risk of an additional polyneuropathy. Comparison with the contralateral nerve. Follow-up examination of the affected nerves (target value: cross-sectional area (CSA) for nerve ultrasound, electrophysiology, clinical improvement / change) | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactBen-Ole Holtz
Universitätsklinikum Jena, Klinik für Neurologie
Outcome results
None listed