Evaluation of Joint Position Sense in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title:

Evaluation of Joint Position Sense With Two Different Electrogoniometers in Mild and Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06048861
• Other study ID #: E-60116787-020-136447
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 20, 2022
• Est. completion date: April 4, 2023

Study information

• Verified date: September 2023
• Source: Pamukkale University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for the evaluation of wrist joint position sense in individuals with CTS. Wrist joint position sense was assessed with KForce Sens® and Baseline® electrogoniometer. The validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for wrist position sense evaluation were investigated by comparing the two data sets.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 70
• Est. completion date: April 4, 2023
• Est. primary completion date: April 4, 2023
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 22 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• mild to moderate CTS confirmed with EMG

• having symptoms for at least 3 months

• not receiving medical treatment and physiotherapy until 3 months before the study at the latest

Exclusion Criteria:

• having trauma in the affected extremity in the last 6 months

• having cervical radiculopathy

• having brachial plexopathy

• having cognitive problems

• having neurological problems

• being pregnant

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Syndrome

Intervention

Device:
• KForce Sens
The device was attached to the middle of the wrist joint with the help of Velcro for all movements. Starting position of the extremity was determined and this position was introduced to the device as the reference position. Then, the participant was asked to perform the movement.
• Baseline Electrigoniometer
The pivot point of the goniometer was placed next to the ulnar styloid for 30° and 60° wrist flexion and extension, and also it was placed in the middle carpometacarpal joint for radial and ulnar deviation. A passive movement was made to the extremity in a predetermined amount and direction. The participant was asked to remember this position. Then, the participant was asked to return the extremity to this position when their eyes were closed.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Pamukkale University	Denizli

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Pamukkale University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Joint position sense	The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed separately with a Baseline® electrogoniometer and KForce Sens®.	Day 1
Primary	Joint position sense re-test	The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with KForce Sens®.	up to 1 week
Secondary	Function and symptom severity	The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire included 19 items indicating the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms and difficulty in performing daily tasks.	Day 1