IMS-treatment and Canalis Carpi Syndrome

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Interventions: Device: Needle in acupuncture point Li11; Device: IMS of the musculus pronator teres

• Registration Number: NCT01102868
• Lead Sponsor: NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS

Brief Summary

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to paresthesias, numbness and muscle weakness in the hand. Treatment of the condition often involves surgery.

In this study we wish to se if there is an effect of using intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to release the tension of nervus medianus in the lower arm. The study will be performed by randomization to IMS of musculus pronator teres or a control ("Scam IMS treatment" to the acupuncture point Li11). The two insertion points are approximately 1cm apart in the lower arm.

Detailed Description

The most important outcome measure is ultra sound measured diameters for nervus medianus in the carpal tunnel

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2009-04
• Study First Submitted: 2010-03-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-04-12
• Study First Posted: 2010-04-13
• Status Verified: 2012-01
• Primary Completion: 2012-01
• Study Completion: 2012-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-01-20
• Last Update Posted: 2012-01-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 75

Inclusion Criteria

• Canalis Carpi Syndrome verified by ultrasound and clinically
• Both genders
• Age from 18 to 67

Exclusion Criteria

• Negative neurophysiology result.
• Epilepsy,
• Heart disease,
• Rheumatism
• Unstable angina pectoris,
• Metal -allergy,
• Needle- phobia,
• Infection
• Hemophilia
• Cognitive problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Needle in acupuncture point Li11	Needle in acupuncture point Li11	Acupuncture needle in the acupuncture point Li11
IMS of musculus pronator teres	IMS of the musculus pronator teres	Acupuncture needle in musculus pronator teres

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Diameter of the Nervae medianus in the Carpal Tunnel	End 2011

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Health complaints	End 2011
Power of the hand grip	End 2011

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Uni Health, Uni Research; 🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway