NCT05838820

Hand Function Tests in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study

Reliability of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the Nine-Hole Peg Test in Individuals With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 50 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This is a cross-sectional study that aims to establish the test-retest reliability of two standardized tests (Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test) in individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study will involve at least 50 participants with CTS who will complete the tests twice, with a 1-week interval between the two assessments. The test-retest reliability will be assessed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland-Altman plots. The study is expected to provide information on the reliability of these tests in individuals with CTS, which can help clinicians more accurately assess hand function and monitor treatment outcomes.

Conditions

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Nine-Hole Peg Test	The Nine-Hole Peg Test is a standardized test that measures manual dexterity and finger movement speed in individuals with hand impairments. The test involves the placement of nine pegs in a pegboard, one at a time, and then removal of each peg as quickly as possible using one hand. The test is timed, and the time required to complete the test provides an indication of manual dexterity and finger movement speed. The Nine-Hole Peg Test has been previously validated and is commonly used in clinical practice.
DIAGNOSTIC_TEST	Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test	is a standardized test that assesses fine motor skills and functional abilities of the hand. The test involves the completion of seven subtests, including writing, simulated page turning, picking up small objects, stacking checkers, lifting large objects, simulated feeding, and stacking cans. Each subtest is timed, and the time required to complete each subtest provides an indication of hand function. The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test has been previously validated and is commonly used in clinical practice.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-05-18
• Primary completion: 2023-09-27
• Completion: 2023-10-01
• First posted: 2023-05-03
• Last updated: 2023-05-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt