Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: splint with electroacupuncture. Intervention 2: Intervention group: splint and tendon and nerve gliding exercises. Intervention 3: Control group: only night splint
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mild to moderate disease stage No severe CST Lack of extreme limitation upper extremity limbs No symptoms of atrophy and muscle dystrophy Lack of other types of peripheral neuropathy No history of carpal tunnel surgery, or any damage to the median nerve The absence of autoimmune or inflammatory diseases No history of using steroid medications No use of splint or any treatment for CTS
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Status and Symptom Severity. Timepoint: At baseline and after the treatment (6 week). Method of measurement: Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ) for Functional Status and Symptom Severity (BCTQ FUNCT and SYMPT).;Pinch and grip force. Timepoint: At baseline and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Using hydraulic dynamometer.;ROM (flexion and extension). Timepoint: At baseline and after the treatment. Method of measurement: Inclinometer.;Pain severty. Timepoint: at baseline and after the treatment. Method of measurement: visual analog scale (VAS). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAmir Rashed
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed