Study Comparing Peloid Therapy and Paraffin Treatment for Mild to Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Adults Aged 18 to 65

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.

Comparison of the Efficacy of Peloid Therapy and Paraffin Treatment in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome