Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to analyze the immediate effect of manual mobilization techniques of the carpal bones on the median nerve, in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. The main question it aims to answer is whether there is an immediate positive effect on the electrophysiological variables of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome after performing this technique. Participants will undergo a carpal bone mobilization technique. There will be a comparison group that will not undergo the technique. The researchers will compare the control and intervention groups to see if the technique has an immediate positive effect.
Interventions
OTHERManual mobilization of the carpal bones.
The mobilization of the carpal bones will be done in the following way: patient in supine position, with elbow flexion of approximately 90º, so that the forearm and wrist are almost vertical. The examiner positions the thumb on the dorsal aspect of the scaphoid and trapezius, and the index finger on the dorsal aspect of the piriformis and hamate. Next, a manual ventral force is applied until the resistance of the wrist tissues is felt for 30 seconds. The technique will be repeated 5 times, with a 10-second rest between each application.
OTHERPlacebo
A technique will be performed that will have no effect; the hands will be placed at a point that will not be the carpal tunnel, such as the forearm.
Sponsors
Universidad de Zaragoza
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Being over 18 years * Present carpal tunnel syndrome diagnosed by electroneurogram * Have understanding and communication skills * Give consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Having received previous surgery on the hand or wrist * Present limitation of movement of the carpal bones. * Not signing the informed consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Distal motor latency (APB) (ms) | Before and immediately after the intervention |
| Motor amplitude (APB) (mV) | Before and immediately after the intervention |
| Median motor velocity (m/s) | Before and immediately after the intervention |
| Median sensory (digit II) (13 cm) (m/sec) | Before and immediately after the intervention |
| Sensory amplitude (μV ) | Before and immediately after the intervention |
Countries
Spain
Contacts
Primary ContactLeyre Epifanio
Outcome results
None listed