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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Cervicothoracic Exercises in Individuals With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Led by Medipol University · Updated on 2026-02-13
60
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of adding cervicothoracic exercises to conventional physiotherapy for adults with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a condition causing pain, numbness, tingling, and reduced hand function. This randomized clinical trial will compare the outcomes of two groups to see if the added exercises improve pain, hand function, grip strength, and range of motion. Sixty adults diagnosed with CTS will participate, with the study aiming to assess whether these additional exercises offer clinical benefits during CTS rehabilitation. Participants will be randomly divided into two groups. One group will receive conventional physiotherapy including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), therapeutic ultrasound, median nerve mobilization, wrist range-of-motion exercises, and strengthening exercises administered five days per week for six weeks. The other group will receive the same conventional physiotherapy plus cervicothoracic exercises targeting cervical mobility, scapular stabilization, and thoracic spine mobility, also given five days per week for six weeks under physiotherapist supervision. During the study, participants will be assessed at the start and after six weeks of treatment. Primary outcomes include pain intensity measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), functional status evaluated with the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ), and grip strength using a Jamar hand dynamometer. Secondary outcomes include upper extremity function assessed by the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire and wrist and finger range of motion measured with a goniometer. Data will be analyzed to determine the impact of the added exercises on CTS rehabilitation.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Cervicothoracic Exercises in Individuals With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age over 18 years
- Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome lasting at least 12 weeks
- Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed by a physician
- Positive Tinel or Phalen test on carpal compression
- Pain intensity of at least 40 mm on a 100 mm Visual Analog Scale
You will not qualify if you...
- Any sensory or motor deficit in the ulnar or radial nerve
- History of previous surgery or injection in the wrist
- Trauma to the neck, shoulder, or upper extremity
- Pregnancy
- Presence of cervical radiculopathy or polyneuropathy
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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 - 6 weeks
Participants receive either conventional physiotherapy or cervicothoracic exercises combined with conventional physiotherapy. Treatments include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), therapeutic ultrasound, median nerve mobilization, wrist range-of-motion exercises, hand strengthening exercises, and cervicothoracic exercises targeting cervical mobility, scapular stabilization, and thoracic spine mobility depending on group assignment. All treatments are supervised by a physiotherapist.
5 visits per week for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye), 340003,4000
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Istanbul Medipol University & Istanbul Medipol University Pendik Hospital
Istanbul, Pendik, Turkey (Türkiye), 34000
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Research Team
Z
Zehranur Kaya, MSc Student
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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