Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: patient with severe cts that did not accept surgical treatment Exclusion criteria:patient with previous surgery on the study hand or wrist; any mass; tumor; or deformity in the hand or wrist; any history of severe trauma to the wrist (such as fracture); polyneuropathy; cervical radiculopathy; pregnancy; or lactating; fibromyalgia; arthritis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| EMG and NCV are the primary outcomes measurements that at the end they determinate the efficacy of the splint for the study. Timepoint: at the begining and at the end. Method of measurement: CTSAQ,Boston questionaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical manifestations. Timepoint: every 2 weeks. Method of measurement: physical exam. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
International branch of Shiraz University of Medical Science