Ultrasound Analysis of Human Carpal Tunnel System

Description

This study evaluates the ability of ultrasound to measure the movement of tendons and nerves within the human carpal tunnel.

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Study overview

This study evaluates the ability of ultrasound to measure the movement of tendons and nerves within the human carpal tunnel.

Ultrasound Analysis of Human Carpal Tunnel Synovium

Ultrasound Analysis of Human Carpal Tunnel System

Condition
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rochester

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, United States, 55905

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients will be selected from among those undergoing diagnostic work up for CTS in the pre-treatment period. CTS diagnosis will be confirmed clinically and by nerve conduction study
  • * The following disorders will be criteria for exclusion:
  • * any history of cervical radiculopathy
  • * rheumatoid arthritis
  • * osteoarthritis
  • * degenerative joint disease
  • * flexor tendinitis
  • * gout hemodialysis
  • * sarcoidosis
  • * peripheral nerve disease
  • * amyloidosis
  • * traumatic injuries to the ipsilateral arm

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Study Record Dates

2025-02