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Extra Corporeal Shock Wave Versus Kinesio Tape in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Registration Number
NCT05405647
Lead Sponsor
Cairo University
Brief Summary

This study would be conducted to answer the following question: was there any difference between the effects of Shock wave versus Kinesio Tape in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome for post-menopausal women.

Detailed Description

Fifty menopausal women with mild to moderate CTS were selected randomly from outpatient clinic of the physical therapy department of El khazendara general hospital, Age was ranged from 45 - 55 years old.

Group A, consisted of 25 patients who received a program of 6 session of Shock wave Therapy on the affected wrist,5 minute per session. Group B Represented the control group, it consisted of 25 patients who received a program of kinesio tape application on the affected wrist for 3 days.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • -Age was ranged from 45 - 55 years old
  • All subjects would not take analgesics by another route during the study.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients had previous carpal tunnel release.
  • Skin over sensitivity of some patients to the tape.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Computerized electromyography6 weeks

2 channel version with EMG/NCV/EP system, It was used to measure median motor distal latency (MMDL) before treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment for all patients

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire6 weeks

The overall score for the functional-status scale was the mean of the ratings on the 8 daily activities. In this study BCTQ was translated and filled by the therapist

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ghada Ebrahim Elrefaye

🇪🇬

Giza, Egypt

Ghada Ebrahim Elrefaye
🇪🇬Giza, Egypt

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