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Carpal Tunnel SyndromeNCT05047367

The Relationship of Psychological Factors and Sleep Quality With the Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

An observational study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Depressive Symptoms, run by Cumhuriyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The most common entrapment neuropathy symptoms, the diagnosis of CTS, is determined by examination findings and by means of the results of electro-diagnostic test. With an increase in disease severity, trap neuropathy, whose symptoms are more pronounced at night, negatively affects the daily life of the person. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years
What is being tested?
cross-sectional survey study
How many people
149 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
13 Jan 2021to 20 Jul 2021
How long will I take part?
1 Day
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: All patients diagnosed with CTS

Who may be able to join

  • Patients aged 18-75 years diagnosed with CTS.
  • Patients who were mentally able to respond to the assessment questionnaires were also included

Who cannot join

  • Clinical diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy/plexopathy findings
  • Pregnancy
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • thyroid diseases
  • amyloidosis
  • collagen tissue diseases
  • Obstructive sleep apnea
  • History of the upper extremity trauma

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Emel Guler

    Sivas

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The most common entrapment neuropathy symptoms, the diagnosis of CTS, is determined by examination findings and by means of the results of electro-diagnostic test. With an increase in disease severity, trap neuropathy, whose symptoms are more pronounced at night, negatively affects the daily life of the person. Deterioration in sleep quality may cause depression and anxiety. Conflicting results have been found in the studies related to these findings. However, no study was found in which daytime sleepiness was evaluated in terms of CTS. The investigators aim in this study is to evaluate the relationship between CTS severity and depression, anxiety, sleep quality and daytime sleepiness.

Read the detailed description

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral neuropathy with an incidence of 2.7-4%. CTS, resulting from compression of the median nerve in the wrist, clinically progresses with tingling, numbness matching the nerve trace, and motor deficit in the presence of progressive nerve damage. Accordingly, the incidence of neuropathic pain is increasing. In addition to these symptoms mentioned, electro-diagnostic tests are used for diagnostic purposes and to determine the severity of nerve compression, and as a result, there are different types of classification, but most commonly CTS is classified as mild, moderate and severe. This classification is of great importance for the regulation of the follow-up and treatment protocol and making the association of existing complaints with the disease. Studies have shown that approximately 80% of CTS patients wake up at night due to numbness in the hand, resulting in deterioration in sleep quality. Impairment of sleep quality may cause increased sympathetic nervous system activity and awakening of physical and psychological stressors. Deterioration in sleep quality may cause depression and anxiety. Conflicting results have been found in the studies related to these findings. However, no study was found in which daytime sleepiness was evaluated in terms of CTS. The investigators aim in this study is to evaluate the relationship between CTS severity and depression, anxiety, sleep quality and daytime sleepiness. This study;149 patients with a diagnosis of CTS were prospectively included in the study. Electro-diagnostic test results were used to determine the severity of the disease. In this context, Boston CTS rating scale was used to evaluate the functional and symptomatic effects, Pittsburgh sleep quality scale and Epworth sleepiness scale were used to evaluate sleep quality and daytime sleepiness, and pain DETECT questionnaire was used to evaluate pain type.

Being tested
cross-sectional survey study
Keywords
CTS,Psychological factors,Sleep quality,Daytime Sleepiness
Medical subject headings
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Depression, Sleepiness, Anxiety Disorders, Neuralgia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • cross-sectional survey studyBehavioural

    Also called all patients were filled out forms for sleep quality and psychological evaluation

    Beck Depression Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale for psychological evaluation, Visual Analogue Scale and PainDETECT Questionnaire for pain, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale and Epworth Sleepiness Scale for sleep quality

Study groups in NCT05047367
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
single-group studiesA total of 149 patients diagnosed with CTS, 126 female and 23 male, were included in the study
Receives: Behavioral: cross-sectional survey study

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Electromyography evaluation of patients

    Measured: study completion,an average of six months

  2. The correlation between severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and psychological evaluation

    Beck Depression Scale, Beck Anxiety Scale will be used for psychological evaluation. ≤9 points are classified as normal,10-16 points as mild depression,17-29 points as moderate depression, and 30-63 points as severe depression.Beck Anxiety Scale will be used in anxiety interrogation. ≤9 points are classified as normal, 10-18 points as mild anxiety, 19-29 points as moderate anxiety, and 30-63 points as severe anxiety.

    Measured: study completion,an average of six months

  3. The correlation between severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and pain intensity

    Visual Analog Scale will be used for pain intensity.It is scored between 0-10. =: no pain 10: defined as the most severe pain

    Measured: study completion,an average of six months

  4. The correlation between severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and neuropathic pain

    PainDETECT Questionnaire will be used for neuropathic pain evaluation.The questionnaire score ranges from 0-35 points, and a score of 19 and above indicates the presence of neuropathic pain.

    Measured: study completion,an average of six months

  5. The correlation between severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and sleep quality

    Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale will be used for sleep quality. Those who score ˃5 have poor sleep quality, and those who score ≤5 have "good sleep quality"

    Measured: study completion,an average of six months

  6. The correlation between severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and sleepiness

    Epworth Sleepiness Scale will be used for sleepiness. It is scored between 0-28. As the total score increases, sleepiness increases.

    Measured: study completion,an average of six months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Sep 2021
  2. Study start13 Jan 2021
  3. Primary completion19 Jul 2021
  4. Study completion20 Jul 2021

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
149 participants (actual)
Target duration
1 Day
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05047367
Sponsor's protocol ID
2021-01/39
Status last verified
Sep 2021
First submitted
6 Aug 2021
Last updated
27 Sep 2021
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: the importance of the data obtained in the study will be shared after

Publications

  • Rubin G, Orbach H, Rinott M, Rozen N. Relationship between electrodiagnostic findings and sleep disturbance in carpal tunnel syndrome: A controlled objective and subjective study. J Int Med Res. 2020 Feb;48(2):300060519862673. doi: 10.1177/0300060519862673. Epub 2019 Jul 18.

    PubMed 31319726

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Depressive Symptoms, run by Cumhuriyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Sep 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (time frame: study completion,an average of six months). The study lists 6 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05047367, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Sep 2021.

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