Upper Extremity Functional Index in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

NCT07249177 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: E-60116787-020-28687
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 101
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Upper Extremity Functional Index in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. This cross-sectional study included 101 patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome at a university hospital. Patients were administered the Upper Extremity Functional Index, Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire, and Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire surveys. Test-retest reliability, internal consistency, and construct validity of the Upper Extremity Fuctional Index were evaluated.

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS); Upper Extremity Function

Keywords

psychometrics; carpal tunnel syndrome; outcome measures; upper extremity functional index

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Upper Extremity Functional Index

  It is a 20-item scale scored using a 4-point Likert scale (0 = Extremely difficult/I cannot do it, 4 = I do not experience any difficulty). The patient scores between 0 and 80, and it is recommended that the total score be used in studies. A high score indicates that the patient has good upper extremity function.

  The questionnaire was administered at baseline (after diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome) and 15 days after the baseline assessment.

• Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire

  This questionnaire evaluates the functionality of the hand and consists of 63 questions in total. Each question is scored between 1-5 and the score of each section varies between 0-100. High total score indicates high satisfaction.

  The questionnaire was administered at baseline (after diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome)

• Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire

  It has been developed to assess the severity of symptoms and functional status in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The symptom severity scale consists of 11 questions, while the functional status scale consists of 8 questions. Each question is scored between 1 and 5. A higher symptom severity or functional status score indicates worse symptoms or functional impairment.

  The questionnaire was administered at baseline (after diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome)

Study Arms (1)

Patients aged 18-65 years diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Other: Questionnaire

Interventions

Questionnaire OTHER

The Upper Extremity Functional Index (at the first session and after 2 weeks), the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire were administered to patients using a face-to-face assessment method.

Patients aged 18-65 years diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

This study included patients aged 18-65 years who were diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after visiting the neurology outpatient clinic of a university hospital, who volunteered, who had no history of other trauma, disease, or surgery in the affected limb, and who had no communication difficulties. The patients were included before starting any conservative or surgical treatment programme.

You may qualify if:

• To be diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, to be a volunteer, and to be between the ages of 18 and 65 years.

You may not qualify if:

• no history of other trauma, disease or surgery in the affected limb and difficulty communicating

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pamukkale University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, 20170, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Aytar A, Yuruk ZO, Tuzun EH, Baltaci G, Karatas M, Eker L. The Upper Extremity Functional Index (UEFI): cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish version. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015;28(3):489-95. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140545.

  PMID: 25322741 BACKGROUND

• Sousa RL, Moraes VY, Zobiole AF, Nakachima LR, Belloti JC. Diagnostic criteria and outcome measures in randomized clinical trials on carpal tunnel syndrome: a systematic review. Sao Paulo Med J. 2023 Apr 17;141(6):e2022086. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2022.0086.07022023. eCollection 2023.

  PMID: 37075455 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Median Neuropathy; Mononeuropathies; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Neuromuscular Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Nerve Compression Syndromes; Cumulative Trauma Disorders; Sprains and Strains; Wounds and Injuries

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 2 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 17, 2025
• First Posted: November 25, 2025
• Study Start: June 28, 2021
• Primary Completion: November 18, 2022
• Study Completion: November 18, 2022
• Last Updated: November 25, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Locations

TU (1)