Evaluation of Joint Position Sense in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The aim of the study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for the evaluation of wrist joint position sense in individuals with CTS. Wrist joint position sense was assessed with KForce Sens® and Baseline® electrogoniometer. The validity and reliability of the KForce Sens® for wrist position sense evaluation were investigated by comparing the two data sets.

Official Title
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Evaluation of Joint Position Sense With Two Different Electrogoniometers in Mild and Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Conditions
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Device: KForce Sens
* Device: Baseline Electrıgoniometer


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: mild to moderate CTS confirmed with EMG having symptoms for at least 3 months not receiving medical treatment and physiotherapy until 3 months before the study at the latest Exclusion Criteria: having trauma in the affected extremity in the last 6 months having cervical radiculopathy having brachial plexopathy having cognitive problems having neurological problems being pregnant

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 22 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Allocation: Non-Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Individuals with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<br> | Device: KForce Sens<br>* The device was attached to the middle of the wrist joint with the help of Velcro for all movements. Starting position of the extremity was determined and this position was introduced to the device as the reference position. Then, the participant was asked to perform the movement.<br>Device: Baseline Electrıgoniometer<br>* The pivot point of the goniometer was placed next to the ulnar styloid for 30° and 60° wrist flexion and extension, and also it was placed in the middle carpometacarpal joint for radial and ulnar deviation. A passive movement was made to the extremity in a predetermined amount and direction. The participant was asked to remember this position. Then, the participant was asked to return the extremity to this position when their eyes were closed.<br>|
| Experimental: Healthy Controls<br> | Device: KForce Sens<br>* The device was attached to the middle of the wrist joint with the help of Velcro for all movements. Starting position of the extremity was determined and this position was introduced to the device as the reference position. Then, the participant was asked to perform the movement.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joint position sense | The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed separately with a Baseline® electrogoniometer and KForce Sens®. | Day 1 | 
| Joint position sense re-test | The evaluation of participants' wrist position sense was performed with KForce Sens®. | up to 1 week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Function and symptom severity | The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire included 19 items indicating the severity, frequency, and duration of symptoms and difficulty in performing daily tasks. | Day 1 | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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joint position sense, electrogoniometer, carpal tunnel syndrome