Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Intervention group 1 patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who are treated with ultrasound with a frequency of 1 megahertz, current intensity of 1 watt/cm2 3 times a
Sponsors
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having carpal tunnel syndrome based on clinical findings or electrodiagnostic criteria Not needing surgery and having mild to moderate disease symptoms based on muscle nerve strip and clinical examinations Not taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids before or during the intervention Balanced mental state and full satisfaction to participate in the research
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients under 18 years of age Pregnant women Report of previous treatment of syndrome with ultrasound or laser or regular use of analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs Use of local steroid injections inside the carpal tunnel during the last year or during the study Severe atrophy of the thenar region History of malignant tumors Having neuropathy of the peripheral system Having any disease that affects the results of the study Irregular attendance at treatment programs Unwillingness to participate in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 4 weeks after the intervention in patients. Method of measurement: Using the visual pain scale questionnaire (VAS).;Severity of symptoms (paresthesia). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 4 weeks after the intervention in patients. Method of measurement: Using the Boston questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactZabihullah Mohaghegh
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed