Featured Branch Out research on Sensory Dysfunction Assessment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Type of project: Translational, Nutraceutical and Personalized Medicine Principal Investigator: Dr. K Ming Chan Institutions Affiliated: Grant MacEwan University Students: Christopher Clarke (UGRAD) Awards funded to project:1 Background: AcetylLCarnitine is a dietary supplement that aids in many metabolic processes, and has recently been considered as a treatment option for neuropathic pain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder characterized by such neuropathic pain that has had limited success in treatment by conventional measures. This project first set out to develop a diagnostic tool for neuropathic pain to evaluate whether AcetylLCarnitine would be an effective treatment option.  Findings: Using principles of neurotransmission, hot and cold water applications were used to assess pain sensory dysfunction in patients and controls. The diagnostic test was successful in separating patients from controls, demonstrating its utility in assessment in painbased disorders. Implications: AcetylLCarnitine can be properly evaluated as a possible treatment for neuropathic pain, such as those found in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:00:01 +0000
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