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Comparison of Rest Splints vs High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Led by Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University · Updated on 2026-01-13
78
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of rest splints and high-intensity laser therapy(HILT) added to physical therapy programs for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in terms of pain, function, nerve conduction studies, and grip strength.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of Rest Splints vs High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients aged 18-75 years diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on history, physical exam, clinical findings, and electromyography
- Patients who have no contraindications for treatment
- Patients who have applied to the outpatient clinic for physical therapy
- Patients who provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypothyroidism
- Acromegaly
- Rheumatic diseases
- Polyneuropathy
- Ipsilateral brachial plexopathy or traumatic nerve injury in the upper extremity
- Previous injection into the carpal tunnel within the last 6 months
- Previous physical therapy within the last 6 months
- Pregnancy
- History of malignant tumors
- Presence of cochlear implants
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- History of neck and/or shoulder surgery
- Use of corticosteroids or analgesic medication
- Epilepsy
- Skin lesions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Afyonkarahisar Health Science University
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye), 0300
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences Unıversity
Afyonkarahisar, Turkey (Türkiye), 0300
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
Ü
Ümit DÜNDAR, Profesor
CONTACT
R
Ramazan TUNCER, M.D
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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