An observational study in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, sponsored by Riphah International University. Completed at 1 site in Pakistan. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 50 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2024-01-05.
Sponsored by Riphah International University · Observational
In this study, the examiners will investigate the reliability and validity of Mastrict Upper Extremity scale in Urdu language in Pakistani patients with Carpal tunnel syndrome.
The objective of this study is to translate as well as culturally adapt the Mastrict Upper Extrimity scale (MUEQ) into Urdu language and to test its reliability and validity in patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. This cross-sectional survey will use convenience sampling technique to enroll the participants on a pre-defined criteria.
The outcomes of this study will help in finding the reliability and validity of MUEQ in patients with CTS. The reliability of this scale will be examined using internal consistency and test-retest methods. The internal consistency will be checked by Cronbach's alpha value. The test-retest reliability will be analyzed using an interclass correlation with patients.
589 studies on the registry are indexed under Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; 139 are open to participants now.
This study's enrollment of 135 is above the median of 90 across 127 observational studies indexed under Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Pakistani computer user's population with complaint of arm, neck, shoulder (CANS) was included in this study.
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Visual Analouge scale
The visual analogue scale is a simple and frequently used method for the assessment of variations in intensity of pain. In clinical practice the percentage of pain relief, assessed by Visual Analouge scale, is often considered as a measure of the efficacy of treatment.
Time frame: 12th week
JAMAR Hydraulic hand Dynamometer
Hand grip strength is an indicator of general muscle strength that is measured using a hand dynamometer.
Time frame: 12th week
Boston questionnaire
The Boston Carpal Tunnel Score is a patient-reported questionnaire that examines symptom severity and overall functional status of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Time frame: 12th week
Plan to share: No
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