Neuromuscular Ultrasound in Correlation to Neurophysiological Findings

NCT ID: NCT04092140

Last Updated: 2019-09-19

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2019-10-01

Study Completion Date

2022-11-30

Brief Summary

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1. Study the neuromuscular ultrasound findings in different types of neuropathies
2. correlation between ultrasound and neurophysiological findings in peripheral nerve diseases
3. correlation between clinical pain scale and severity of neuropathy

Detailed Description

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Ultrasonography is a diagnostic tool that is increasingly used in the work-up of peripheral nerve disease.

As many peripheral nerves run a superficial course, especially in the arms. This is a big advantage over Magnetic Resonance Imaging that is relatively expensive, time consuming and not readily available everywhere.

Nerve cross-sectional area (CSA) can be determined at multiple sites along the nerve.

CSA can be measured at entrapment sites but also at nonentrapment sites. vascularization, echogenicity, fascicular pattern and endoneurial thickness can be investigated as well. All those modalities can give critical insight in the origin and development of various peripheral neuropathies1,2,3

Major peripheral nerves in the extremities, such as the median,ulnar thick enough to reflect the sound beam, resulting in hyperechoic on the US scan 4.

The correlation between nerve conduction study parameters and CSA in ultrasound Ultrasound of the peripheral nervous system is an additional useful diagnostic tool in neuromuscular disorders..5,6,7,8,9 In the longitudinal plane, nerves present as long, slim structures with a mixture of parallel hypoechoic and hyperechoic lines.

Nerves must be distinguished from other nearby structures to ensure correct identification Muscles are hypoechoic and interspersed with small hyperechoic foci which easily distinguishes muscles from nerves. Tendons, which are sometimes adjacent to nerves, move proportionately with joint movement.

US has higher specificity than sensitivity in differentiating myopathic and neuropathic changes The most sensitive diagnostic marker for symptomatic carpal tunnel syndrome patients is an enlarged crosssectional area of the median nerve 10,11,12

Conditions

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Diabetic Neuropathies Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_CONTROL

Study Time Perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Study Groups

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diabetic complaining of neuropathy or not

using of ultrasound in examination and nerve conduction study

ultrasound

Intervention Type DEVICE

easy new non invasive tool

carpal tunnel syndrome

using of ultrasound in examination and nerve conduction study

ultrasound

Intervention Type DEVICE

easy new non invasive tool

Interventions

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ultrasound

easy new non invasive tool

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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ultrasonography

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* above 18 years old
* males or females
* diabetic complaining of neuropathy or not
* carpal tunnel syndrome
* Guillain-Barré syndrome

Exclusion Criteria

* Patient refuse to participate
* The anatomy is altered due to sever trauma,tumor,or surgery
* Severe spasticity preventing examination
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Assiut University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Shahera Sayed Ahmed Abd El Maged

Resident doctor at neuropsychiatry department

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Other Identifiers

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ultrasound in neuropathies

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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