Status:
COMPLETED
Short and Long Term Exposure to Unique, Time-Varying Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Fields in Refractory Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Weintraub, Michael I., MD, FACP, FAAN
Collaborating Sponsors:
Dr. Steven P. Cole, PhD. Statistician
Conditions:
Refractory Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Neurpathic Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) have been approved by FDA and are utilized currently in treating non-union fractures, neurogenic bladder and musculoskeletal pains. Based on 2 prior pilot studies ...
Detailed Description
INTRODUCTION: Entrapment of the median nerve at the wrist is the most common cause of sensory and motor disturbance in the hands and can be progressively disabling.1,2 Complex mechanisms of compressi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Intractable neuropathic pain in median nerve innervated hand for at least 3 months;
- Abnormal neurological examination compatible with diagnosis of CTS
Exclusion
- Post-surgical failures,
- Pregnancy,
- Pts with pacemaker
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
July 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00277563
Start Date
June 1 2004
End Date
July 1 2005
Last Update
September 21 2007
Active Locations (1)
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1
Michael I. Weintraub MD, PC
Briarcliff, New York, United States, 10510