Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Conditions
Keywords
carpal tunnel syndrome, median neuropathy, median nerve, peloid therapy, mud therapy
Brief summary
This study compares the effectiveness of peloid therapy and paraffin treatment in carpal tunnel syndrome. Patients who have already received 2 weeks of peloid therapy or 15 sessions of paraffin treatment will be assessed. Pain and symptom severity are assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). Electrophysiological examinations will also be conducted at the same time points: baseline, 4 weeks post-treatment, and a 12-week follow-up.
Detailed description
Our study will include 60 patients aged 18-65 who visited the outpatient clinics of Beylikdüzü State Hospital between January 1, 2024, and September 1, 2024, and were diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological examinations. These patients received either peloid or paraffin treatment. Patients with symptoms persisting for a minimum of 3 months will be included in the study. In this study, pain levels will be evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the type and severity of symptoms will be assessed with the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ). At our hospital, the standard paraffin treatment consists of 15 sessions, administered 5 days per week, while the peloid therapy consists of 10 sessions, also administered 5 days per week. The VAS, BCTQ scores, and electrophysiological evaluations of the patients will be assessed at the 4th and 12th weeks post-treatment. Electrophysiological parameters including median nerve distal motor latency (MMNDL), median nerve distal sensory latency (MNSDL), sensory nerve conduction velocity (SNCV), compound muscle action potential (CMAP), and sensory nerve action potential (SNAP) will be recorded.
Interventions
OTHERNo intervention
No intervention.
Sponsors
Beylikduzu State Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients aged between 18 and 65 years old. * Patients diagnosed with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome based on electrophysiological evaluations. * Patients experiencing symptoms for a minimum of 3 months.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients diagnosed with neuropathic conditions such as polyneuropathy, brachial plexopathy, or thoracic outlet syndrome. * Patients with a history of previous injections or surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | The Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire (BCTQ) consists of two parts: the Symptom Severity Scale (SSS) and the Functional Status Scale (FSS). Both parts are scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating worse symptoms or functional impairment.The highest possible total score for the Symptom Severity Scale is 55, which reflects the most severe symptoms.The highest possible total score for the Functional Status Scale is 40, indicating the greatest functional impairment.The minimum total score is 19 (indicating minimal or no symptoms and functional limitations). The maximum total score is 95 (indicating the most severe symptoms and functional limitations). As the total score increases, the severity of symptoms and functional limitations worsens, meaning higher scores reflect worse outcomes. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Median nerve distal motor latency | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | It is a finding from electrophysiological evaluation |
| Median nerve distal sensory latency | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | It is a finding from electrophysiological evaluation |
| Sensory nerve conduction velocity | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | It is a finding from electrophysiological evaluation |
| Visual Analogue Scale | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | The visual analog scale (VAS) is a validated, subjective measure for acute and chronic pain. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is a tool used to measure pain intensity. It is typically represented as a 10 cm or 100 mm line, where the patient marks their pain level. The minimum score is 0, which indicates no pain. The maximum score is 100, indicating the worst possible pain. As the score increases, the severity of pain worsens. In this scale, higher scores reflect more intense pain levels. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) ranges from 0 to 100 where higher scores reflect greater pain intensity. |
| Sensory nerve action potential amplitude | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | It is a finding from electrophysiological evaluation |
| Motor nerve action potential amplitude | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | It is a finding from electrophysiological evaluation |
| Motor nerve conduction velocity | 0 day, 4th week and 12th week | It is a finding from electrophysiological evaluation |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactBüşra Şirin Ahısha
Outcome results
None listed