The Effects of Traction Therapy on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The effects of an exercise program combined with a traction device on pain and functional impairment in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0009748

Enrollment

Registered

2024-08-30

Start date

2023-10-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-11-14

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(rehabilitation) : Both groups will perform tendon and nerve gliding exercises three times a week for six weeks. The mechanical traction therapy group will receive an additional 10 minutes of tr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome who have a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of 5 or higher.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have previously undergone carpal tunnel syndrome surgery or who have thoracic outlet syndrome, cervical radiculopathy, peripheral neuritis, or trauma to the hand or wrist.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pain(Visual anlogue scale)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
functional disability(Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, );grip strength;range of motion	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

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Gimcheon University

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Outcome results