Stiffness of the Skin and Joints in Relation to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT01081860

Last Updated: 2010-04-27

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-05-31

Study Completion Date

2010-12-31

Brief Summary

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The exact etiology of CTS remains yet unknown. A rise in carpal tunnel pressure is well documented, but why this phenomenon occurs is yet unknown in most patients. There is an absolute or relative narrowing of the carpal tunnel, which results in a compression of the median nerve.

The investigators postulate, that a stiffer flexor retinaculum (roof of carpal tunnel) will be less compliant. As a consequence of this stiffer retinaculum the pressure in the carpal tunnel will rise more quickly in stiff patients resulting in CTS-complaints.

A relation between connective tissue composition and joint stiffness is proven. This relationship possibly extends to a relation between stiffness of the skin, joint stiffness and the prevalence of CTS.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome

No interventions assigned to this group

Trigger finger

Patients with trigger fingers

No interventions assigned to this group

Dupuytren Contracture

Patients with Dupuytren

No interventions assigned to this group

Trauma to the hand

Patients with an acute trauma to the hand

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Caucasian
* Carpal tunnel release OR Trigger finger OR Dupuytren OR an acute trauma to the hand

Exclusion Criteria

* Hypo-/hyperthyroidism
* Diabetes
* Arthritis
* Pregnancy
* Obesity (BMI \>30)
* Anatomical anomalies
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

60 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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St. Antonius Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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department of plastic surgery St Antonius Hospital

Principal Investigators

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A.B. Mink van der Molen, dr.

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

St. Antonius Hospital

Locations

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St Antonius Hospital

Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands

Site Status

Countries

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Netherlands

Central Contacts

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Bo Verwer

Role: CONTACT

Facility Contacts

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Bo Verwer

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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STIF CTS

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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