Validity and Reliability of CTQ-SSS in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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To determine the validity and reliability of the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) undergoing nonsurgical management.

Official Title
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Validity and Reliability of the Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS in Patients With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study

Conditions
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Intervention / Treatment
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* Diagnostic Test: Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical presentation and/or nerve conduction studies. Patients aged 18 years to 60 years old. Patients who are undergoing nonsurgical management for carpal tunnel syndrome. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a history of hand or wrist surgery within the past 6 months. Patients with severe hand or wrist pain that would prevent completion of the outcome measures or interfere with their ability to participate in the study. Patients with severe cognitive impairment or language barrier that would prevent understanding of the study instructions or interfere with their ability to participate in the study. Patients with any other medical condition that could affect hand function or interfere with test completion.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 60 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Study Participants<br>This group will consist of at least 50 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who are undergoing nonsurgical management. Participants will complete the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS and other functional measures, such as the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE). The validity and reliability of the CTQ-SSS will be assessed in this group using test-retest reliability and internal consistency analyses, as well as construct validity analyses comparing CTQ-SSS scores with other functional measures. | Diagnostic Test: Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS<br>* The intervention in this study is the administration of the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS, a validated questionnaire designed to assess the severity of symptoms and functional limitations associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. The CTQ-SSS consists of 8 items related to symptom severity and 2 items related to functional status. The scores for each set of items are combined to generate symptom severity and functional status scores, which will be used to assess the validity and reliability of the CTQ-SSS in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing nonsurgical management.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Validity and Reliability of the Shorter Version of the CTQ-SSS | To determine the validity and reliability of the shorter version of the CTQ-SSS in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing nonsurgical management. The CTQ-SSS will be administered at baseline and at a follow-up visit within 2-4 weeks to assess test-retest reliability. Internal consistency will be assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient. Construct validity will be assessed by comparing the CTQ-SSS scores with other functional measures such as the DASH questionnaire and PRWE using Pearson's correlation coefficient. | Outcome measures will be assessed within 2-4 weeks of the initial CTQ-SSS administration. |