Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Conditions
Keywords
carpal tunnel syndrome, anxiety, depression, medical students
Brief summary
Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched.
Detailed description
Medical students of the University of Ioannina will be submitted to ultrasound of the medial nerve as to assess its surface. Those with pathological findings will undertake a non-interventional electromyography test. Afterwards they will complete anonymously two validated tests regarding depression and anxiety (Yung ans STAI scales). Statistical analysis will be conducted with the question of correlation between median nerve dysfunction and psychiatric disorders.
Interventions
OTHERNo Interventions
there will be no intervention
Sponsors
University of Ioannina
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* medical students
Exclusion criteria
* known pathology of the carpal joint
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Correlation of median nerve disorder with anxiety and/or depression | 1 month | the measurement of the median nerve surface will be examined for correlation with depression or anxiety through self- questionnaires |
Countries
Greece
Outcome results
None listed