The Role of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Double Crush Syndrome

NCT06539871 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 09.2023.1676
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The Role of Ultrasonography in Detecting Additional Peripheral Nerve Injuries Overshadowed by Clinical and Electrodiagnostic Data in Patients with Peripheral Nerve Injury After the February 6, 2023 Earthquake

Conditions

Double Crush Syndrome; Earthquake; Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Keywords

Double Crush Syndrome; 6, February 2023 Earhquake; Peripheral Nerve Injuries; Electroneuromyography; Ultrasonography

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Ultrasonographic measurements

  For patients with nerve damage in the upper extremities, ultrasonographic examination of the median, ulnar and radial nerves from both upper extremities was performed. Median, ulnar and radial nerves were examined from the wrist level to the axilla. Diameter measurements were made from various points and recorded. For patients with nerve damage in the lower extremity, ultrasonographic examination of the sciatic, peroneal and tibial nerves was performed. Sciatic, peroneal and tibial nerves were examined from the ankle level to the gluteal fold level. Diameter measurements were made from various points and recorded.

  Ultrasonography examination was performed in 4 patients at the end of the 1st month after the earthquake, in 6 patients at the 3rd month, and in 5 patients at the 6th month.

• Electroneuromyographic data

  All patients were examined electrophysiologically. Relevant data and electrophysiological diagnoses were recorded.

  ENMG examination was performed in 4 patients at the end of the 1st month after the earthquake, in 6 patients at the 3rd month, and in 5 patients at the 6th month.

Other Outcomes (1)

• Information obtained from the patient

  This information was obtained at the time of initial presentation in all patients.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 12 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients included in the study were rescued from under the rubble. Peripheral nerve damage was considered in all patients and they were referred to us. Patients who were not considered to have peripheral nerve damage after physical examination and electrophysiological examinations were not included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 12-65
• Being buried under rubble in an earthquake
• Patients with suspected peripheral nerve damage and/or plexus damage after history and physical examination
• Volunteering to participate in the study and signing a consent form

You may not qualify if:

• Hemodynamic instability
• Presence of a medical condition that is a contraindication to EMG
• Contact isolation
• Open wound

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Marmara University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Pendik, 34899, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Trauma, Nervous System; Wounds and Injuries

Study Officials

• Ilker Yagci

  Marmara University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 2 Years
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 31, 2024
• First Posted: August 6, 2024
• Study Start: October 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 1, 2023
• Study Completion: September 1, 2024
• Last Updated: August 6, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-08

Locations

TU (1)