Carpal tunnel syndrome Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Galvanic Skin Response Autonomic Nervous System Electrodiagnosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults (>18 years old) 2. Clinical diagnosis of CTS referred for electrodiagnostic confirmation 3. Both unilateral and bilateral CTS cases eligible
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Other peripheral neuropathies affecting median nerve conduction 2. Concomitant cervical radiculopathy 3. Previous carpal tunnel surgery 4. Use of medications affecting autonomic function (e.g., beta-blockers, amitriptyline) 5. Pregnancy 6. Inability to cooperate with testing procedures
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| autonomic nerve involvement cross sectional sympathetic skin response parameters (amplitude, latency), measure from electrodiagnosis laboratory | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| severity cross sectional electrodiagnostic studies | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Chulalongkorn University