Status:
COMPLETED
Phonophoresis, Low-Level Laser Therapy and Exercise in the Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Kutahya Health Sciences University
Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Eligibility:
All Genders
26-69 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common peripheral nerve compression syndrome. There is insufficient evidence about the efficacy and superiority of conservative treatment methods. The purpose ...
Detailed Description
45 patients in total (5 males, 40 females; mean age 50.2±10.0 years; ranged 26 to 69 years) having clinical and electrophysiologic findings of moderate CTS were examined. Inclusion criteria were as fo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age older than 18 years
- positive Tinel's sign or positive Phalen's sign
- pain or paresthesia in the median nerve course
- pain or paresthesia aggravated at night
- moderate CTS according to the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AAEM) guidelines
Exclusion
- metabolic diseases (including diabetes mellitus, thyroid and chronic kidney diseases)
- rheumatoid arthritis
- wrist trauma
- pregnancy
- corticosteroid treatment in the last 3 months
- physical or medical treatment in the last month
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
45 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05213819
Start Date
February 20 2013
End Date
February 20 2015
Last Update
January 28 2022
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Health Sciences University, Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital
Kütahya, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye), 10440