Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist, leading to paresthesias, numbness and muscle weakness in the hand. Treatment of the condition often involves surgery. In this study we wish to se if there is an effect of using intramuscular stimulation (IMS) to release the tension of nervus medianus in the lower arm. The study will be performed by randomization to IMS of musculus pronator teres or a control (Scam IMS treatment to the acupuncture point Li11). The two insertion points are approximately 1cm apart in the lower arm.
Detailed description
The most important outcome measure is ultra sound measured diameters for nervus medianus in the carpal tunnel
Interventions
DEVICEIMS of the musculus pronator teres
Acupuncture needle in musculus pronator teres
DEVICENeedle in acupuncture point Li11
Acupuncture needle in acupuncture point Li11
Sponsors
NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 67 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Canalis Carpi Syndrome verified by ultrasound and clinically * Both genders * Age from 18 to 67
Exclusion criteria
* Negative neurophysiology result. * Epilepsy, * Heart disease, * Rheumatism * Unstable angina pectoris, * Metal -allergy, * Needle- phobia, * Infection * Hemophilia * Cognitive problems
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Diameter of the Nervae medianus in the Carpal Tunnel | End 2011 |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health complaints | End 2011 |
| Power of the hand grip | End 2011 |
Countries
Norway
Outcome results
None listed