Effects of Complex Corrective Exercise on Wrist Pain and Function in Office Workers

Effects of Complex Corrective Exercise on Wrist Pain and Function in Office Workers with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

CRIS

Registry ID

KCT0011940

Enrollment

Registered

2026-05-07

Start date

2026-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-05-11

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Behavioral : Based on previous literature, the intervention group will receive 12 sessions (totaling 360 minutes) of conventional physical therapy—including thermal, infrared, and low-frequency electr

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants were required to meet the following criteria for inclusion in the study: - Age and Gender: Male or female adults aged 20 years or older. - Diagnosis: Diagnosed with chronic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), with symptoms persisting for at least 3 months. - Pain Intensity: A baseline wrist pain intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). - Functional Limitation: Self-reported restrictions in the functional movement of the wrist joint due to pain. - Physical Capability: Ability to undergo upper extremity functional assessments and perform the prescribed exercise protocols.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants were excluded from the study if they met any of the following criteria: - Bone Health: Diagnosis of severe osteoporosis. - Inflammatory Status: Presence of acute inflammatory responses in the wrist or surrounding tissues. - Hypersensitivity: A clinical history of allergies or hypersensitivity reactions to muscle compression or any of the intervention modalities used in the study. - Severity of Condition: Patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) for whom immediate surgical intervention is indicated. - Differential Diagnosis: Presence of other neurological disorders that may influence upper extremity pain, such as cervical radiculopathy or thoracic outlet syndrome. - Concomitant or Recent Treatment: Having received or currently receiving active treatments—including corticosteroid injections, surgery, or physical therapy—for the wrist or upper extremities within the past 4 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain and wrist function: Korean version of the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (K-PRWE)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Wrist function: Korean version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (K-DASH);Pain Intensity (at rest / wrist flexion, extension, ulnar deviation, radial deviation / night pain): Visual Analogue Scale (VAS);Grip strength : Dynamometer;Range of Motion (ROM) : Goniometer	—

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactDongHak Gim

CHA University

gimsabu@naver.com+82-2-3662-7279

Outcome results