Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The first intervention (the use of acupressure): In this group, acupressure is performed for a period of one month. For applying acupressure, the Sea-Band button is placed at all times
Treatment - Other
Placebo
The first intervention (the use of acupressure): In this group, acupressure is performed for a period of one month. For applying acupressure, the Sea-Band button is placed at all times day and night o
The second intervention (the use of the placebo): In this group, the placebo will be used for one month. For applying placebo, the Sea-Band button is placed at all times day and night on the external
Third intervention (routine treatment in control group): People in this group, only the routine treatment (splint and analgesic drugs) will receive. Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) to evalua
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research of Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: The age of patients is 20-70 years; Carpal tunnel syndrome be diagnosed by orthopedic specialist; Symptoms lasting more than 3 months; Having no skin problem at the close Sea-Band site. Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of wrist or median nerve trauma; CTS that are followed pregnancy, alcoholism, systemic diseases; Patients with a history of stroke and cerebral palsy; Illiterate Patients; Obese patients; Patients with a low level of consciousness; Patients who due to intensity of disease symptoms in during the study, surgical treatment or corticosteroid injections be necessary; Patients who can not tolerate Sea-Band.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Distal sensory latency (DSL). Timepoint: Before the intervention in the first session and after the intervention (after a month. Method of measurement: By EMG device.;Nerve conduction velocity (NCV). Timepoint: Before the intervention in the first session and after the intervention (after a month). Method of measurement: By EMG device.;Hand muscle strength (Grip power). Timepoint: Before the intervention in the first session and after the intervention (after a month). Method of measurement: By hand-held dynamometer device.;Clinical manifestations of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). Timepoint: Before the intervention in the first session and after the intervention (after a month). Method of measurement: By Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ).;Pinch power. Timepoint: Before the intervention in the first session and after the intervention (after a month). Method of measurement: by Digital dynamometer Device.;Distal motor latency (DML). Timepoint: Before the intervention in the first session and after the intervention (after a month). Method of measurement: By EMG device. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mohammad Reza Asgari
Semnan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed