Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: In this group, sham focus with radial shockwave (3000 shocks, intensity 3 bar and frequency HZ 10) in the carpal tunnel area is done one session per week for 3 we
Sponsors
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 18 years Carpal tunnel syndrome with mild to moderate severity approved by a physician based on clinical examination and standard electrodiagnostic criteria Complete all treatment sessions (once a week for up to three weeks) consent to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Severe carpal tunnel syndrome (Severe) Having diseases that mimic the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, such as cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuropathy, and median nerve trauma Pregnancy Having diabetes History of wrist fractures and dislocations History of hand surgery in the last 6 months Warfarin use or hereditary or acquired coagulation disorders Opioid use Taking herbal medicines and complementary medicine
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disease severity score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three weeks and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional status score. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three weeks and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ).;Pain. Timepoint: Before the intervention, three weeks and three months after the intervention. Method of measurement: The Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire (BCTQ). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactBabak Vahdatpour
Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed