Health Condition 1: G560- Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Dry Needling: Position: The patient lies supine with the forearm supinated and supported by a pillow for comfort. The therapist, seated beside the patient, ensures clear access to the f
Sponsors
Nikita Priya
Dr Sanjib Kumar Das
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Participants must have a clinical diagnosis of CTS confirmed by a healthcare professional (mild to moderate CTS) 2. Participants should be between 18 and 50 years old. 3. Must be housemaids or housewives engaged in regular household activities (involving repetitive wrist movements). 4. Participants should have been experiencing symptoms of CTS for at least 3 months. 5. Participants must be willing to provide informed consent and adhere to the study protocol, including attending all treatment sessions and follow-up evaluations.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who have undergone surgical intervention for CTS (e.g., carpal tunnel release surgery) are excluded. 2. Participants who were involved in any other economically productive occupation other than housework (industries, home-based workshop, etc). 3. Presence of other neurological conditions that could interfere with the study results (e.g., cervical radiculopathy, polyneuropathy). 4. Participants with severe comorbidities (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid, uncontrolled diabetes) 5. Pregnant women are excluded due to potential changes in fluid dynamics and risk factors. 6. Participants who have received corticosteroid injections for CTS within the last 3 months 7. Participants with contraindications to dry needling, such as bleeding disorders, needle phobia, or local skin infections, are excluded. 8. Participants with severe CTS, as indicated by significant muscle atrophy, loss of dexterity, or non-responsiveness to conservative treatments, are excluded. 9. Participants currently undergoing other treatments for CTS, such as alternative physiotherapy techniques, massage, ultrasound etc or participants who have already received physiotherapeutic treatment for CTS within the last 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain level, Symptom severity, Functional statusTimepoint: 1. Baseline assessment - before the intervention 2. Follow-up assessment - after every session 3. Final assessment- after 4th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NilTimepoint: Nil | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Sanjib Kumar Das
Department of Physiotherapy, Amity Institute of Health Allied Sciences
Outcome results
None listed