Impact of Walking Aids on the Occurrence of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Rehabilitation

Launched by CENTRE HOSPITALIER VALIDA · Dec 15, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how the use of walking aids, like canes or walkers, affects people who are recovering from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Researchers want to see if these aids help improve the condition by looking at different tests and images before and after using the walking devices. The goal is to understand whether these aids can help in rehabilitation.

To participate in the study, you need to be between 65 and 74 years old, currently receiving rehabilitation in a hospital, and have a new need for a walking aid for at least one month. It's important that you can use at least one of your arms. If you’re younger than 18, have used a walking aid in the past six months, or have trouble understanding instructions in French, you won't be able to join the trial. If you decide to participate, you'll be asked to complete some questionnaires and undergo evaluations to track your progress with the walking aids.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • admitted into an in-patient rehabilitation unit
• • Functional Ambulation Category ≥ 1
• • de novo need for a walking aid
• • at least one functional upper limb
• • expected duration of need for walking aid at least one month
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • less than 18 years old
• • current use of walking aid or use of a walking aid less than 6 months ago)
• • difficulty filling out questionnaires or understanding instructions in French
• • medical contraindications to the use of walking aids
• • refusal to sign the consent form.