Carpal tunnel syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients of both sexes in the age range of 20 to 60 years Clinically diagnosed CTS by a specialist Confirmed mild to moderate CTS by electrodiagnosis report Signing the informed consent form and accept the terms of participation in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of trauma, diabetes and thyroid disorders, collagen vascular diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, amyloidosis, lupus and synchronization with other tenosynovitis certified by rheumatologist Pregnancy Surgery in carpal tunnel region Evidence of cervical radiculopathy in electrodiagnosis History of recent use of corticosteroids and analgesics (due to other diseases) History of severe trauma or wrist fracture History of direct injection into the carpal tunnel in the test hand Drug abuse Recurrent carpal tunnel syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sensory Symptoms in CTS. Timepoint: The first day, the twenty-third day. Method of measurement: Standard Boston questionnaire.;Functional status of hand. Timepoint: The first day, the twenty-third day. Method of measurement: Standard Boston questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of pain. Timepoint: The first day, the twenty-third day. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Kerman University of Medical Sciences