A randomized, double blind, controlled trial of efficacy of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) in neurophysiological results of carpal tunnel syndrome

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20170227003

Enrollment

Registered

2017-02-27

Start date

2016-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

carpal tunnel syndrome mild degree moderate degree carpal tunnel syndrome CTS High intensity laser therapy HILT

Interventions

High intensity laser therapy 1&#44

000 J per session 3 times per weeks 5 weeks ,Sham laser therapy 3 times per weeks 5 weeks

Experimental Radiation,Sham Comparator Radiation

High intensity laser therapy(HILT),Sham laser

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18-60 years old paresthesia more than 3 months Carpal tunnel syndrome, mild to moderate degree (diagnoses by nerve conduction study)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Underlying metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus or thyroid or kidney diseases Inflammation of joints in the hand such as rheumatoid arthritis Previous distal radial fracture Wrist-hand deformities History of Cervical radiculopathy History of Polyneuropathy History of Proximal median neuropathy History of Ulnar neuropathy History of Received CTS surgical release or steroid injection Pregnant tattoo at palm or wrist

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Neurophysiological result 12 weeks after start laser(HILT) Nerve conduction study	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain, Hand function, Sensation 5 and 12 weeks after start laser Numeric scale ,Thai version Boston questionnaire ,Monofilament	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNopparat Jungjaroennorasook

Faculty of medicine siriraj hospital

Nopparat.110@gmail.com0814095696

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026

A randomized&#44; double blind&#44; controlled trial of efficacy of high intensity laser therapy (HILT) in neurophysiological results of carpal tunnel syndrome