Study of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Relation to Stress and Depression Among Medical Students

N/AEnrolling By InvitationNCT06758518

University of Ioannina180 enrolled

Overview

Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched.

Medical students of the University of Ioannina will be submitted to ultrasound of the medial nerve as to assess its surface. Those with pathological findings will undertake a non-interventional electromyography test. Afterwards they will complete anonymously two validated tests regarding depression and anxiety (Yung ans STAI scales). Statistical analysis will be conducted with the question of correlation between median nerve dysfunction and psychiatric disorders.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

180

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)

Interventions

No InterventionsOTHER

there will be no intervention

Eligibility

Sex: ALLHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * medical students Exclusion Criteria: * known pathology of the carpal joint

Locations (1)

Medical School, University of Ioannina

Ioannina, Epirus, Greece

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Correlation of median nerve disorder with anxiety and/or depression

the measurement of the median nerve surface will be examined for correlation with depression or anxiety through self- questionnaires

Time frame: 1 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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