The comparative evaluation of the effects of TECAR therapy and conventional physical therapy treatments on pain and function in people with Carpal tunnel syndrome

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Carpal tunnel syndrome.; Carpal tunnel syndrome; G56.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20230724058902N1
• Lead Sponsor: Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 21 August 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 44

Inclusion Criteria

Moderate to severe carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrodiagnostic findings
25-65 years old people
Tingling pain with pins and needle sensation and numbness in thumb, index, middle and radial half of ring finger
Presence of symptoms more than 3 months

Exclusion Criteria

Metabolic and systemic disorder: hypothyroidism, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis
Polyneuropathy
Corticosteroid injection in the subject hand in the past 3 months
Trauma history to the subject hand in past 12 months
Past carpal tunnel syndrome surgery history in the affected hand
Pace maker
Severe neurologic disorder
Pregnancy in study process
Deformity in wrist or hand

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain. Timepoint: Beginning, after 10 sessions and 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: NPRS.;Function. Timepoint: Beginning, after 10 sessions and 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Boston questionnaire.;Hand grip strength. Timepoint: Beginning, after 10 sessions and 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.