Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)CRSNCT06758518
Study of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Relation to Stress and Depression Among Medical Students
An observational study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), run by University of Ioannina at 1 site in Greece.
Trial summary
Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- How many people
- 180 participants
- Where
- 1 siteGreece
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 30 Apr 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: medical students of the university of ioannina
Who may be able to join
- medical students
Who cannot join
- known pathology of the carpal joint
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Are Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Medical Students?
Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched.
Read the detailed description
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.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Being tested
- No Interventions
- Keywords
- carpal tunnel syndrome, anxiety, depression, medical students
- Medical subject headings
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Anxiety Disorders, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No InterventionsOther
Also called no intervention
there will be no intervention
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| With carpal tunnel syndrome | Subjects with medial nerve disorders (clinical or ultrasound surface of the nerve over 12mm2). Receives: Other: No Interventions |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
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
Measured: 1 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jan 2025
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion15 Jan 2025
- Study completion30 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 180 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Ioannina
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, AIKATERINI MARINI, University of Ioannina
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06758518
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 48955/17-12-2024
- Acronym
- CRS
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 5 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: No personal data of the students will be announced. All the study will be completed anonymoously.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 5 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Are Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Related to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Medical Students?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06758518
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CRS / 48955/17-12-2024
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
- Keywords
- carpal tunnel syndrome, anxiety, depression, medical students
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 180 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of IoanninaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 3 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Participants will undertake validation of the median nerve and their anxiety and depression levels. Possible correlation will be searched.
Detailed description
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 design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| With carpal tunnel syndrome | – | Other: No InterventionsSubjects with medial nerve disorders (clinical or ultrasound surface of the nerve over 12mm2). |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- medical students of the university of ioannina
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- medical students
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- known pathology of the carpal joint
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| No InterventionsAlso: no interventionthere will be no intervention | Other | With carpal tunnel syndrome |
Primary outcome
Correlation of median nerve disorder with anxiety and/or depression
Time frame: 1 month
the measurement of the median nerve surface will be examined for correlation with depression or anxiety through self- questionnaires
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 5 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. No personal data of the students will be announced. All the study will be completed anonymoously.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), run by University of Ioannina at 1 site in Greece.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Greece. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Correlation of median nerve disorder with anxiety and/or depression (time frame: 1 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 May 2026.