Hand Function Tests in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study

Ahram Canadian University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Nine-Hole Peg Test; Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05838820

012/005988

Details and patient eligibility

About

This is a cross-sectional study that aims to establish the test-retest reliability of two standardized tests (Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test) in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study will involve at least 50 participants with CTS who will complete the tests twice, with a 1-week interval between the two assessments. The test-retest reliability will be assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots. The study is expected to provide information on the reliability of these tests in individuals with CTS, which can help clinicians more accurately assess hand function and monitor treatment outcomes.

Enrollment: 50 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 60 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
• 18 years of age to 60 years old
• Able to provide informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

• History of hand or wrist surgery within the past 6 months
• Severe hand or wrist pain that would prevent completion of the tests
• Severe cognitive impairment or language barrier that would prevent understanding of the test instructions
• Any other medical condition that could affect hand function or interfere with test completion
• Participation in any other clinical trial or research study involving the hand or wrist within the past 3 months
• Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up requirements

Trial design

50 participants in 1 patient group

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) Group

Description:

This group will consist of individuals diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) who are 18 years of age or older and who are able to provide informed consent to participate in the study. The group will be recruited from a single center and will be asked to complete the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the Nine-Hole Peg Test twice, with a 1-week interval between the two assessments. The aim is to establish the test-retest reliability of these tests in individuals with CTS. The group will include at least 50 participants and will be diverse in terms of age, gender, and race/ethnicity to ensure that the study findings are generalizable to a broader population.

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test

Diagnostic Test: Nine-Hole Peg Test