The Relationship Between Age and Carpal Tunnel Size

Overview

About this study

Investigators hypothesis is that as human age increases, the size of the carpal tunnel decreases.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Greater than age 18 having bilateral wrists amenable to ultrasound examination

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Active carpal tunnel syndrome
  • history of carpal tunnel syndrome
  • any prior arm or hand surgery (including previous carpal tunnel release for any reason or previous surgery on the volar wrist)
  • distal radius fracture deformity
  • rheumatoid arthritis
  • open wounds or lesions of the hand or forearm
  • known congenital deformities of the upper extremity

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Peter Murray, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

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CLS-20348158

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