A Non-Invasive Technique for Measuring Tendon Elasticity with Surface Wave Speed for the Patient with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 17-010917
Sponsor Protocol Number: 17-010917
About this study
The purpose of this study is to develop a noninvasive way to measure pressure in the carpal tunnel using shear wave elastography (SWE), which may be useful in the diagnosis and assessment of patients with Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult men and women between age 21 and 80.
- With a clinical diagnosis of CTS confirmed by electrodiagnostic testing.
- The patient must have symptoms of numbness or tingling for at least 4 weeks in the median nerve distribution.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous carpal tunnel release or other volar wrist surgery on the study hand.
- Known tumor, mass or deformity of the study hand or wrist.
- Any of the following clinical diagnoses or conditions:
- Cervical radiculopathy or other polyneuropathy;
- Rheumatoid or other inflammatory arthritis;
- Prisoners;
- People unable to give informed consent.
- People unable to complete English-language clinical evaluations.
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Chunfeng Zhao, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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