Study of the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Relation to Stress and Depression Among Medical Students

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.

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• medical students

Exclusion Criteria:

• known pathology of the carpal joint