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Comparison of the Efficacy of Peloid Therapy and Paraffin Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Led by Beylikduzu State Hospital · Updated on 2024-10-26
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of peloid therapy compared to paraffin treatment in adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. The study includes patients aged 18 to 65 who have experienced symptoms for at least 3 months and have been diagnosed using electrophysiological tests. The research aims to measure pain and symptom severity using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). Participants have already received either peloid therapy involving 10 sessions of natural mineral-rich mud applications or paraffin treatment with 15 sessions of heated wax immersions, both administered over consecutive days during outpatient visits. The peloid therapy sessions last about 20 to 30 minutes per day, 5 days a week for 2 weeks, while paraffin treatment sessions are similar in duration but extend over 3 weeks. During the study, participants undergo assessments at baseline, 4 weeks after treatment, and again at 12 weeks to evaluate changes in pain, symptoms, and nerve function. These evaluations include electrophysiological measurements such as median nerve latencies, conduction velocities, and nerve action potentials. The study continues monitoring symptoms to understand the treatments' effects over time, with a total participation period extending to 12 weeks post-treatment.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparison of the Efficacy of Peloid Therapy and Paraffin Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged between 18 and 65 years old.
- Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological evaluations.
- Patients experiencing symptoms for a minimum of 3 months.
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients diagnosed with neuropathic conditions such as polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, or thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Patients with a history of previous injections or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 2 to 3 weeks depending on treatment received
Participants who have received either peloid therapy or paraffin treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome are observed.
10 sessions for peloid therapy or 15 sessions for paraffin treatment, each session lasting 20 to 30 minutes, 5 days per week
Duration - 12 weeks after treatment
Participants are monitored for changes in symptoms and nerve function after treatment completion.
Assessments at 4th and 12th weeks post-treatment
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Beylikdüzü State Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34147
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Research Team
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Büşra Şirin Ahısha
How is the study designed?
Study Type
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Number of Arms
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