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Effectiveness of long time using of splinting in severe CTS

Our clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of long term using of splinting in comparrison with short term usage of splinting in severe CTS in pt who do not accept surgical treatment.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013091814704N1
Enrollment
140
Registered
2015-05-17
Start date
2012-12-28
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive (naproxene 500mg 3times a day) for 10 days and vit B1 B6 tabs for 6month.They use splint for 6 months. Intervention 2: The control group:The patient
Rehabilitation
The intervention group will receive (naproxene 500mg 3times a day) for 10 days and vit B1 B6 tabs for 6month.They use splint for 6 months
The control group:The patients use splint for 6 weeks.They will receive (naproxene 3 times a day) for 10 days and Vit B1 B6 for 6 months .

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research ,Shiraz University of Medical Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

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

MeasureTime 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

MeasureTime frame
Clinical manifestations. Timepoint: every 2 weeks. Method of measurement: physical exam.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahrzad Sanaee

International branch of Shiraz University of Medical Science

shahrzad.sanaee@gmail.com+98 71 3227 4250

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026