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Comparison of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection and Paraffin Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Led by Beylikduzu State Hospital · Updated on 2024-12-12
46
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
15 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy of paraffin therapy, a physical therapy modality, and ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, the most common entrapment neuropathy. By doing so, the study will evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of these two alternative, low-side-effect treatments for managing this frequently encountered condition.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of the Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection and Paraffin Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18-65
- Diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological studies
- Received either ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection or paraffin therapy
- Symptoms persisting for at least 3 months
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of other conditions causing neuropathic symptoms (e.g., polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, thoracic outlet syndrome)
- History of previous injection or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Beylikdüzü State Hospital
Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, Turkey (Türkiye), 34147
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Research Team
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Büşra Şirin Ahısha, MD
CONTACT
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Büşra Şirin Ahısha
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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