Median Nerve Function During Phalen's Test

Ahram Canadian University

Status: Enrolling

Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Treatments: Diagnostic Test: Phalen's wrist flexion test

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05965791

OT-PT-001

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study will use electromyography and nerve conduction studies to evaluate median nerve function during the Phalen's wrist flexion test in different wrist positions.

Full description

The Phalen's test is commonly used to assess carpal tunnel syndrome. However, it is unclear which wrist position during this test best isolates median nerve function. This study will measure thenar muscle activation and median nerve conduction in 30 healthy participants performing the Phalen's test. Different wrist flexion angles will be evaluated to determine which position optimally targets the median nerve. Results may enhance utilization of the Phalen's test in clinical practice and research.

Enrollment: 30 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 18 to 45 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Healthy adults aged 18-45 years
• No history of hand/wrist disorders

Exclusion criteria

• Contraindications to EMG or NCV
• Neurological or muscular disorders

Trial design

30 participants in 1 patient group

Healthy Adults

Description:

30 healthy adult participants aged 18-45 years performing the Phalen's wrist flexion test

Treatment:

Diagnostic Test: Phalen's wrist flexion test