Comparison of Rest Splints vs High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

About this trial

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of rest splints and high-intensity laser therapy(HILT) added to physical therapy programs for patients with carpal tunnel syndrome in terms of pain, function, nerve conduction studies, and grip strength.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients aged 18-75 years who have been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome based on their medical history, physical examination, clinical findings, and electromyography(EMG) results, who have applied to the outpatient clinic for physical therapy, and who have no contraindications for treatment will be included in the study after obtaining their consent.

Disqualifiers

Diabetes Mellitus

Hypothyroidism

Acromegaly

Rheumatic Diseases

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Rest splint group
  • high-intensity laser therapy (HILT)
  • sham high-intensity laser therapy (HILT)

Treatment groups

78 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groups