Correlation of collagen compostion of the connective tissues and the prevalation of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Correlation of collagen compostion of the connective tissues and the prevalation of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). - Collagen composition in relation to the carpal tunnel syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON29850

Enrollment

Registered

2006-12-14

Start date

2006-10-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-06-18

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Conditions

compression syndrome median nerve CTS

Interventions

CTS group, excision facial neavus, plus carpal tunnel release with a biopsy of the flexor retinaculum. Control group, excision facial naevus.

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Group 1. Clinical CTS supported by positive EMG and a positive Boston Questionnaire, plus a benign naevus in the face. Group 2. Healthy female persons, benign naevi in the face plus absence of CTS determined by EMG.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Group 1. Malign tumors in the face, hypo/hyperthyroidea, diabetes, reumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, body mass index (BMI)>30, anantomical deviations in hand or wrist, muscle/skeleton affections. Group 2. Malign tumors in the face, hypo/hyperthyroidea, diabetes, reumatoid arthritis, pregnancy, body mass index (BMI)>30, anantomical deviations in hand or wrist, muscle/skeleton affections.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Stiffness, contective tissue composition, CTS	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Fysical activities, body water.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)