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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Neural Tensioner Technique and Neural Slider Technique in Pregnant Wome

Not Applicable
Conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Registration Number
IRCT20240316061312N1
Lead Sponsor
The University of Faisalabad
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
59
Inclusion Criteria

Age 22-35 years
Unilateral CTS
females in third trimester of pregnancy
Discomfort, tingling, or sensations of paraesthesia in the thumb, the index, the middle, and the radial half of ring finger
VAS score (24-hour maximum pain): 4–7 cm at 10 cm VAS scale
Positive Tinel’s sign
Positive Phalen’s test
Sleep disruption from hand pain
Signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Undergone any form of conservative treatment within the last month
Prior neurovascular surgery within the last six months pertaining to the same area of the body
Neurovascular pathologic conditions affecting the same area of the body other than CTS
Systemic pathologies associated with CTS, such as hypothyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes mellitus
Chronic pain conditions, such as myofascial pain syndrome or fibromyalgia which can manifest as hand-referred pain
CTS as a result of a fracture of the upper extremity or trauma to the median nerve
Undergone previous surgery for CTS
Exhibit severe thenar muscle atrophy
Psychosocial problems

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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