Status:

RECRUITING

Effect of Blood Flow Restriction on Pain Perception, Grip Strength and Nerve Conductivity in CTS Patients.

Lead Sponsor:

Cairo University

Conditions:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Eligibility:

FEMALE

30-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction (BFR) on pain perception, grip strength and nerve conductivity in patients suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome ...

Detailed Description

Blood flow restriction (BFR) entails a training technique that partially limits arterial blood flow and completely restricts venous blood outflow within the active musculature during physical activity...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients diagnosed by a physician according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).
  • age:30-55 years old.
  • females.
  • positive clinical provocative tests for CTS (Tinel test and Phalen test).
  • subjects with a history of paresthesia, numbness, or pain in the median nerve distribution, night waking, and nocturnal pain.

Exclusion

  • subjects who had carpal tunnel release surgery.
  • subjects with cervical disc prolapse.
  • subjects with cervical spondylosis.
  • subjects with thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS).
  • subjects with diabetes.
  • subjects with gestational diabetes.
  • subjects with cardiovascular disorders.
  • subjects with hypertension.
  • pregnant women.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 7 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 27 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06574841

Start Date

May 7 2024

End Date

January 27 2025

Last Update

August 28 2024

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Ahmed ElMelhat [aelmelhat]

Cairo, Egypt