The effect of exercise therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Phase 3

Recruiting

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

• Registration Number: IRCT20191222045849N2
• Lead Sponsor: Tehran University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 February 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Age over 18 years
Symptoms of CTS (pain, paresthesia in the area of hand innervated by the median nerve) and electrophysiological findings of nerve compression (mild CTS)

Exclusion Criteria

Previous treatment with splint or surgery
History of any trauma on the hands, neck, and shoulders within three months of the study onset
History of wrist surgery
Pregnancy
History of diabetes, thyroid disorders
Any findings suggesting conditions that interfere with CTS (e g, cervical radiculopathy)

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain and function. Timepoint: Baseline, at two- and six-week intervals after the intervention. Method of measurement: By Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Grip strength. Timepoint: Baseline, at two- and six-week intervals after the intervention. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.;Pinch strength. Timepoint: Baseline, at two- and six-week intervals after the intervention. Method of measurement: Pinch meter.