Influence of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Severity on Upper Extremity Function and Neural Integrity

Ahram Canadian University136 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationship between the severity of thoracic outlet syndrome and upper extremity function, as well as neural integrity.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

136

Conditions

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Interventions

No interventionOTHER

This is an observational cross-sectional study. No intervention will be provided. Participants will be assessed and stratified into four cohorts based on self-reported symptom severity of thoracic outlet syndrome using a visual analog scale (VAS) to investigate the relationship between symptom severity and upper extremity function/neural integrity.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-65 years * Diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of upper extremity surgery unrelated to thoracic outlet syndrome * Other upper extremity disorders unrelated to thoracic outlet syndrome

Locations (1)

Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University

Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Range of Motion (ROM) of the Shoulder joint

Active and passive ROM will be measured using a standard goniometer.

Time frame: Baseline

Range of Motion (ROM) of the Elbow joint

Active and passive ROM will be measured using a standard goniometer.

Time frame: Baseline

Range of Motion (ROM) of the Wrist joint

Active and passive ROM will be measured using a standard goniometer.

Time frame: Baseline

Isometric Muscle Strength of shoulder

Maximum voluntary isometric strength of shoulder muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer.

Time frame: Baseline

Isometric Muscle Strength of elbow

Maximum voluntary isometric strength of elbow muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer.

Time frame: Baseline

Isometric Muscle Strength of wrist

Maximum voluntary isometric strength of wrist muscles will be measured using a handheld dynamometer.

Time frame: Baseline

Self-reported upper extremity function

The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, developed by the Institute for Work and Health, is used to measure patient-reported functional outcomes. The DASH questionnaire consists of 30 questions regarding limitations to complete physical activities due to upper extremity pain/impairment. Participants will be asked to respond to each question based on their experiences over the preceding week according to a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (no difficulty) to 5 (unable to do). Responses will be scored out of 5 and averaged to produce a score out of 100 with higher scores representing greater disability.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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