An observational study in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Upper Extremity Function, sponsored by Pamukkale University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-11-25.
Sponsored by Pamukkale University · Observational
The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Upper Extremity Functional Index in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. This cross-sectional study included 101 patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome at a university hospital. Patients were administered the Upper Extremity Functional Index, Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire, and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire surveys. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the Upper Extremity Fuctional Index were evaluated.
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This study included patients aged 18-65 years who were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after visiting the neurology outpatient clinic of a university hospital, who volunteered, who had no history of other trauma, disease, or surgery in the affected limb, and who had no communication difficulties. The patients were included before starting any conservative or surgical treatment programme.
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Other: Questionnaire
The Upper Extremity Functional Index (at the first session and after 2 weeks), the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire were administered to patients using a face-to-face assessment method.
Upper Extremity Functional Index
It is a 20-item scale scored using a 4-point Likert scale (0 = Extremely difficult/I cannot do it, 4 = I do not experience any difficulty). The patient scores between 0 and 80, and it is recommended that the total score be used in studies. A high score indicates that the patient has good upper extremity function.
Time frame: The questionnaire was administered at baseline (after diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome) and 15 days after the baseline assessment.
Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire
This questionnaire evaluates the functionality of the hand and consists of 63 questions in total. Each question is scored between 1-5 and the score of each section varies between 0-100. High total score indicates high satisfaction.
Time frame: The questionnaire was administered at baseline (after diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome)
Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire
It has been developed to assess the severity of symptoms and functional status in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The symptom severity scale consists of 11 questions, while the functional status scale consists of 8 questions. Each question is scored between 1 and 5. A higher symptom severity or functional status score indicates worse symptoms or functional impairment.
Time frame: The questionnaire was administered at baseline (after diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome)
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